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YP12 ZYX

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,763 mi
Last recorded127,763 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,763 miles

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Fail 28 Nov 2024 127,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front-os loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear brakes bindy,ns repeater dimming

service alert on,battery weak,ns reg light inop,rear reg plate,brake discs scored pitting noisy,springs-underbody-exhaust-suspension-running gear rusting,front suspension arms poor,nsf rack boot cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,702 miles

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Fail 31 Jul 2023 127,701 miles

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

brakes-bearings noisy,tyres poor-uneven tread wear,wipers poor

car scruffy-mouldy

filler in ns sill,underbody-running gear-brakes-units rusting,brakes bearings noisy,service overdue,rear plate,valet needed-scruffy-mouldy

nsf central lock inop,battery low

tyres poor-uneven tread wear,front discs pads poor-low,ns reg light inop

Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,587 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,371 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 112,368 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective dont open (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,837 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,315 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,800 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has large cut to inner side wall but not to ply or cords

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,978 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 30,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre has minor cracks on outer shoulder

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 12,426 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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YP12 ZYX is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

YP12 ZYX is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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