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WN12 NLK

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

256,623 mi
Last recorded256,623 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 NLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 256,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 239,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 220,947 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 209,984 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 209,984 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 206,361 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 206,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 206,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 206,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 202,716 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 202,710 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both front white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 186,462 miles

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

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

bonnet catch release handle loose

central locking not working n/s/f door / manually unlock door

n/s/f inner wheel arch inner cover loose

Pass 23 Feb 2022 186,444 miles

nsf inner arch lining loose

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2022 186,444 miles

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

nsf inner arch lining loose

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2022 186,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing panel loose

low handbrake reading n/s

Fail 16 Feb 2022 186,410 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing panel loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe kinked at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 172,172 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 172,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 151,109 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 27 Jan 2020 151,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,301 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WN12 NLK is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WN12 NLK, 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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WN12 NLK is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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