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DG12 CEA

2012 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,464 mi
Last recorded143,464 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 143,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 128,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 97,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 67,776 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 53,170 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,171 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 27,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor damage to offside rear light

Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,787 miles

minor damage to offside rear light

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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DG12 CEA is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 CEA, 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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What year was DG12 CEA registered?

DG12 CEA is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is DG12 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 CEA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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