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WL61 CJV

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,045 mi
Last recorded92,045 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 CJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 92,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,149 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front headlamp slightly loose

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 90,145 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,708 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 84,697 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,294 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension leveling arm broken and disconnected

Fail 28 Jul 2021 72,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension leveling arm broken and disconnected

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,428 miles

Offside Rear suspension leveling arm broken and disconnected

Fail 11 Aug 2020 67,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear suspension leveling arm broken and disconnected

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,426 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,905 miles

boot seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2018 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

boot seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,449 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,338 miles

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

rear boot seats in down position

Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,407 miles

rear seats and belts not checked as in the down position

Fail 22 Dec 2014 30,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,516 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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WL61 CJV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WL61 CJV, 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 WL61 CJV registered?

WL61 CJV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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