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KS12 TFA

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,994 mi
Last recorded141,994 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 TFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 141,994 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 141,994 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 127,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 127,072 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 117,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,399 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,052 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,188 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing slightly between tread.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight damage rear number plate.

Wipers smearing

Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight damage front and rear number plates

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 17 Feb 2020 78,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner slightly loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight damage front and rear number plates

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 1.68mm and inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s parking brake efficiency lower

Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 1.68mm and inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s parking brake efficiency lower

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak/fluid on os steering rack boot

osf tyre wearing inner edge

parking brake efficiency lower o/s

Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak/fluid on os steering rack boot

osf tyre wearing inner edge

parking brake efficiency lower o/s

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads low recommend attention (3.5.1g)

front brake application /release uneven 30% recommend attention

oil leaks/fluid on power steering hoses/pipes

osf tyre bald inner edge recommend replacement/nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,105 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 14,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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KS12 TFA is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS12 TFA, 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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KS12 TFA is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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