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Y16 JSW

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,565 mi
Last recorded79,565 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 JSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 79,565 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 74,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,076 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 66,074 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 50,929 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 50,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 30,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 24,678 miles

NAIL IN N/S/REAR TYRE

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,303 miles

rear bumper damaged on nearside

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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Y16 JSW is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y16 JSW, 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 Y16 JSW registered?

Y16 JSW is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is Y16 JSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 JSW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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