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VN12 TNJ

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,464 mi
Last recorded161,464 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 TNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 161,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 151,015 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,407 miles

Front anti roll links slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 140,407 miles

Front anti roll links slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 136,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,992 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 130,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 119,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 105,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 90,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,262 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 81,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,493 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,947 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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VN12 TNJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TNJ, 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 TNJ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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