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EA12 DBU

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,826 miles

Dual mass flywheel is vibrating heavily

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,201 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 110,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,023 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,441 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak dripping heavily ()

rearmost seats folded,inaccessible

Fail 14 Nov 2017 69,441 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour left & right (1.4.A.2f)

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak dripping heavily ()

rearmost seats folded,inaccessible

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,404 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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EA12 DBU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA12 DBU, 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 EA12 DBU registered?

EA12 DBU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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