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WJ12 VDD

2012 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,135 mi
Last recorded33,135 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture inside lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture inside lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Some underside components showing signs of corrosion consistent with vehicle not being used

Fail 30 Mar 2026 33,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture inside lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture inside lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Some underside components showing signs of corrosion consistent with vehicle not being used

Pass 16 Apr 2025 33,085 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly Smeary, Blade Dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some underside components showing signs of corrosion consistent with vehicle not being used

Pass 7 Mar 2024 33,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Wear/Corrosion Buildup (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly Smeary, Blade Mucky (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Corrosion Buildup (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 32,838 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Wear/Scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion Buildup On Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,766 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 31,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 30,225 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,488 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 21,488 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,277 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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WJ12 VDD is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ12 VDD, 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 WJ12 VDD registered?

WJ12 VDD is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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