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VN12 AKV

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,650 mi
Last recorded145,650 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 AKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 145,650 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 145,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 143,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 143,106 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 135,884 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 135,110 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Electric parking brake light flashing (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2023 131,832 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 125,998 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 125,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2020 107,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,532 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 62,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 29,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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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VN12 AKV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 VN12 AKV, 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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VN12 AKV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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