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Y555 BMS

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,717 mi
Last recorded46,717 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 BMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,717 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 46,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,867 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 39,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 21,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 13,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 12,678 miles

Front brake discs some corrosion

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,702 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 11,170 miles

Front brake balance on upper limit

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too clean for reading

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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Y555 BMS is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y555 BMS, 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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Y555 BMS is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is Y555 BMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 BMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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