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VF61 AEL

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,361 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 94,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,663 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,995 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 81,974 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,506 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,075 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,309 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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VF61 AEL is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF61 AEL, 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 VF61 AEL registered?

VF61 AEL is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is VF61 AEL safe to buy?

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