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YC62 MZX

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 MZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 127,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 110,651 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 110,651 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 97,679 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 97,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,676 miles

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,042 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 94,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light out

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,838 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

brake pedal rubber missing but anti slip moulding present

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

rear seats and belts not checked due to load

Fail 1 Aug 2019 76,838 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal rubber missing but anti slip moulding present

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

rear seats and belts not checked due to load

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,162 miles

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearibg

Offside Front 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)

Offside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,084 miles

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

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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YC62 MZX 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 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 YC62 MZX, 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 YC62 MZX registered?

YC62 MZX is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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