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DY62 FVJ

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 86,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,928 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 73,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 68,387 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,909 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both ns and os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,202 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2015 29,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY62 FVJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY62 FVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY62 FVJ registered?

DY62 FVJ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for DY62 FVJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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