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FM12 MDN

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,177 mi
Last recorded143,177 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 MDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 143,177 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 143,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 132,965 miles

Towbar corroded but not excessively

Fail 23 Jul 2025 132,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Towbar corroded but not excessively

Pass 18 Jul 2024 123,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 115,057 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both. Bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 106,814 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 106,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,342 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 98,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,802 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2020 92,802 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,236 miles

tow bar corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,157 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm on the inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,287 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 36,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FM12 MDN is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FM12 MDN, 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 FM12 MDN registered?

FM12 MDN is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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