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DG12 GBV

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 78,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 68,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2022 58,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 47,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,408 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,330 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,314 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,320 miles

cut in inner side wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,344 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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DG12 GBV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DG12 GBV, 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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DG12 GBV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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