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VE12 JKV

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,970 mi
Last recorded165,970 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 165,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 165,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 162,641 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear shock lower bush perished

Parking brake lever long travel

Fail 25 Mar 2025 162,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 153,611 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 153,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,282 miles

Both front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes perished

Fail 22 Mar 2023 139,271 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes perished

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 128,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,970 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 103,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,782 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,390 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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VE12 JKV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE12 JKV, 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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VE12 JKV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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