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EK62 VFW

2012 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,879 mi
Last recorded183,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 183,879 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 163,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 140,348 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 140,348 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,286 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 105,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on edges - 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 98,640 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,677 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 48,892 miles

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,029 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,994 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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EK62 VFW 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 EK62 VFW, 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 EK62 VFW registered?

EK62 VFW is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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