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YS12 LUW

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,458 mi
Last recorded77,458 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 77,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,494 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s front brake disc worn (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,474 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,085 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2020 46,085 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 33,679 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 33,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,168 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 7,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 7,158 miles

items in boot not allowing inspection of third row seats and seat belts

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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YS12 LUW is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS12 LUW, 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 YS12 LUW registered?

YS12 LUW is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 LUW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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