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WL12 CYG

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,249 mi
Last recorded98,249 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 CYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 98,249 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 98,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 88,679 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges .......

Fail 8 Jan 2025 88,679 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges .......

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,771 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Tow Bar Assembly Corroded

Spare Wheel Slightly Loose

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,373 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 77,324 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,507 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,736 miles

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)

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

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

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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WL12 CYG is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL12 CYG, 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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WL12 CYG is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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