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DS61 XMY

2012 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 90,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

washers poor

Pass 23 May 2023 84,885 miles

N/s rear rear body damage.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 76,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 25 May 2021 71,437 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot full, preventing full inspection of rear (3rd row of seats)

Fail 12 May 2021 71,395 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector seal blowing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot full, preventing full inspection of rear (3rd row of seats)

Pass 1 May 2020 64,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,803 miles

both rear indicators loosing amber tint

o/s number plate lamp worked once taped

oil leak engine

rear tyres close to legal limit, perishing and starting to loose their shape, advise replacement now

Fail 18 Apr 2019 55,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear indicators loosing amber tint

o/s number plate lamp worked once taped

oil leak engine

rear tyres close to legal limit, perishing and starting to loose their shape, advise replacement now

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,756 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,426 miles

Rear rear tyres close to limit markers,,,,re-check in 2000 miles

Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,930 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 11,930 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DS61 XMY is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS61 XMY, 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 DS61 XMY registered?

DS61 XMY is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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