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VK12 PNY

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,167 mi
Last recorded89,167 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 PNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 89,167 miles

Coolant reservoir was empty and filled before test

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under tray damaged and loose but less likely to fall

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 3 Apr 2026 89,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant reservoir was empty and filled before test

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under tray damaged and loose but less likely to fall

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 76,412 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,540 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Damaged on bulkhead . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cover missing although no sharp edges at time of test . ()

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

Rear Both sides parking brake cable clips are detached .

Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,906 miles

Fuel tank damp with fuel .

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split . (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cover missing although no sharp edges at time of test . ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides parking brake cable securing clips are insecure .

Fail 24 Jun 2021 73,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit broken with sharp edges . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fuel tank damp with fuel .

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split . (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cover missing although no sharp edges at time of test . ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides parking brake cable securing clips are insecure .

Pass 11 May 2020 71,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly deteriorated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing but no sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly deteriorated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 71,626 miles

Fuel tank leaking heavy fuel tank leak evident,damp on front and rear of tank and drips evident on base. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly deteriorated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror outer cover missing. No sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly deteriorated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 65,700 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,902 miles

Front registration plate damaged,

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner,outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VK12 PNY is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VK12 PNY, 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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VK12 PNY is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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