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YR12 LMY

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,040 mi
Last recorded114,040 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 114,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,425 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 109,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 104,525 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres have wear to the edges

Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear ()

both front tyres have slight wear to the edges

Fail 14 Nov 2022 99,951 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear ()

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s rears (slight bind ) (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres have slight wear to the edges

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,912 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,912 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 69,574 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 69,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 59,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,388 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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YR12 LMY 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 YR12 LMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 LMY registered?

YR12 LMY is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YR12 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 LMY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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