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YA12 UPJ

2012 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 115,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 115,677 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,636 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Worn And Split

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,596 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Split

Both Front Tyres Wearing Edges

Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,577 miles

Both rear Tyres worn edges low

Pass 15 Sep 2018 93,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,187 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 82,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,691 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt.

emissions passed but not read by DSM.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 68,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt.

emissions passed but not read by DSM.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,490 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2015 52,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of 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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YA12 UPJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA12 UPJ registered?

YA12 UPJ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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