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YB12 EFK

2012 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,821 mi
Last recorded111,821 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,821 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front undertray partly loose

Fail 2 Feb 2026 111,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front undertray partly loose

Pass 30 Jan 2025 109,476 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 109,476 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 104,501 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 93,868 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 93,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 77,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 61,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 38,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,215 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 12,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YB12 EFK is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YB12 EFK, 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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YB12 EFK is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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