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DF12 PKA

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,859 mi
Last recorded99,859 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 PKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,859 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 99,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 99,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 99,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted/corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot slight pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front upper side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear reflectors cracked. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 95,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front aims to low. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced repeater covered by tape. (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear brake lights not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge, cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted/corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot slight pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front upper side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear reflectors cracked. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nail in tyre nails in both rear tyres. ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot slight pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat. ()

Fail 26 Sep 2022 87,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nail in tyre nails in both rear tyres. ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot slight pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat. ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,885 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 75,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 69,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,591 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 69,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 56,098 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 56,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,882 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 45,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,177 miles

very rear seat belts not checked as boot full

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 25,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DF12 PKA is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF12 PKA, 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.

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DF12 PKA is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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