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YP12 FXK

2012 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 FXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,481 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 101,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 82,652 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 82,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,439 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 79,439 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and passenger side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,352 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,881 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,112 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 60,112 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,669 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 51,669 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 43,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,164 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,875 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 23,875 miles

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

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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YP12 FXK is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP12 FXK, 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 YP12 FXK registered?

YP12 FXK is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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