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EX12 BGU

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,261 mi
Last recorded85,261 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 85,261 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 Outer edge (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))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 85,260 miles

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

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

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

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 Outer edge (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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,726 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 81,725 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,412 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 75,150 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,569 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,366 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,364 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended black buttoned buckle has coin stuck inside (7.1.2 (d))

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,688 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 40,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,005 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,973 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,741 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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EX12 BGU 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 75%.

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 EX12 BGU, 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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EX12 BGU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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