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YA12 HFD

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,557 mi
Last recorded99,557 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,557 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 99,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 98,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,876 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight slightly loose

Fail 9 Sep 2021 75,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight slightly loose

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,981 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 70,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 58,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 50,068 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2016 33,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,478 miles

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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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YA12 HFD is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA12 HFD, 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 YA12 HFD registered?

YA12 HFD is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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