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VE12 VPO

2012 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,626 mi
Last recorded70,626 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,626 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 14 May 2026 70,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Child seat fitted

Pass 15 May 2025 68,831 miles

Child seat fitted

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Sill damaged

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

Pass 2 May 2024 66,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 66,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,417 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,076 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 58,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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 30 May 2018 55,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VPO is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VE12 VPO, 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 VE12 VPO registered?

VE12 VPO is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is VE12 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 VPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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