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YT12 MVJ

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,336 mi
Last recorded113,336 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 113,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,273 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 84,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav /phone holder ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,013 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone /sat-nav holder ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear both rear tyres have ageing cracks between treads but not exposing cords

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dent o/s body sill

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 56,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dent o/s body sill

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,805 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,435 miles

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

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

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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YT12 MVJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YT12 MVJ, 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 YT12 MVJ registered?

YT12 MVJ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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