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YC62 RLU

2012 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 97,749 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 97,746 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,199 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 92,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,606 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 85,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 78,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,100 miles

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

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 71,100 miles

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

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

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,392 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 65,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 9 Nov 2019 57,407 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 57,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,507 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 47,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,548 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 37,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 27,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 27,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,166 miles

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

Offside Front 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 RLU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

YC62 RLU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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