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YF12 ADO

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,498 mi
Last recorded109,498 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ADO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 109,498 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 109,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim and levelling device not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim and levelling device not tested (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 102,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 102,723 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 88,049 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 88,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,058 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,051 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, treads low, perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 78,051 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, treads low, perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,177 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 72,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,200 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,949 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,099 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 54,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb loose (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,651 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 43,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205x55x16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,139 miles

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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YF12 ADO is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF12 ADO, 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 YF12 ADO registered?

YF12 ADO is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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