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DV12 XEY

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,755 mi
Last recorded91,755 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 XEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 91,755 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 91,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 79,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad's look low hard to see, both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 71,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb had not been fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad's look low hard to see, both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 60,148 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,829 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge's, tyre been run under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn on inner edge, near cord's, tyre has been run under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 42,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,678 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 16,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,810 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 6,107 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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DV12 XEY 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 66.7%.

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 DV12 XEY, 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 DV12 XEY registered?

DV12 XEY is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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