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DE12 VKV

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,831 mi
Last recorded144,831 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 144,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 137,542 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 137,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 85,080 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,805 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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DE12 VKV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE12 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 VKV registered?

DE12 VKV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VKV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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