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WU12 XJZ

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,967 mi
Last recorded131,967 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 131,967 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 131,967 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 125,861 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 125,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 116,354 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp o/s front not working

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 116,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp o/s front not working

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 106,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on both edges

offside day running light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 93,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,099 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,774 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,234 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,143 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 24 Mar 2016 40,143 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,714 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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WU12 XJZ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WU12 XJZ, 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 WU12 XJZ registered?

WU12 XJZ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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