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YP62 VXC

2012 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,623 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 92,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,955 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 84,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 78,074 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 72,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 67,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,935 miles

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Small leak of grease from offside front outer cv gaiter

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,495 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 32,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,032 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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YP62 VXC is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Bronze 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 YP62 VXC, 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 YP62 VXC registered?

YP62 VXC is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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