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WL12 ESU

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,975 mi
Last recorded141,975 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 141,975 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 129,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 129,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,832 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2017 109,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,605 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,416 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 66,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,665 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,181 miles

emission too clean

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall but cant see the cords at time of test

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 ESU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL12 ESU, 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 WL12 ESU registered?

WL12 ESU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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