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EX12 ULW

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,779 mi
Last recorded103,779 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ULW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,779 miles

Nearside Headlight slightly loose

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlight slightly loose

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,892 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,864 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake switch slightly out of line.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,329 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))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 79,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2021 55,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,794 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,017 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 38,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 27,935 miles

Central Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,334 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,450 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 12,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ULW is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EX12 ULW, 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 EX12 ULW registered?

EX12 ULW is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EX12 ULW safe to buy?

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