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YS12 WAU

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

300,738 mi
Last recorded300,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 WAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 300,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to both front wheel arch liners

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 23 Jan 2025 281,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to both front wheel arch liners

offside headlamp damaged and mount broken

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2024 252,357 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage to both front wheel arch liners

offside headlamp slightly damaged and mount broken

Pass 13 Jan 2023 223,988 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to both front wheel arch liners

offside headlamp slightly damaged and mount broken

Pass 14 Dec 2021 188,145 miles

damage to both front wheel arch liners

offside headlamp slightly damaged and mount broken

Pass 22 Dec 2020 150,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside headlamp slightly damaged and mount broken

Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside headlamp slightly damaged and mount broken

Fail 20 Dec 2019 122,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside headlamp slightly damaged and mount broken

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside headlamp slightly damaged and mount broken

Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside headlamp slightly damaged and mount broken

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,469 miles

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

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Offside headlamp damaged slightly and mount broken

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 25 Sep 2017 81,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Offside headlamp damaged slightly and mount broken

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,158 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2016 62,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,993 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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YS12 WAU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS12 WAU, 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 YS12 WAU registered?

YS12 WAU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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