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YX12 RKV

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,133 mi
Last recorded96,133 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 96,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 91,273 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,779 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 86,779 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,435 miles

Both rear number plate lights are VERY dim

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms - rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 78,379 miles

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

Both rear number plate lights are VERY dim

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms - rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering notches / stiff when turning

Fail 19 Oct 2021 71,119 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering notches / stiff when turning

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,502 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,441 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 57,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perish

Fail 8 Mar 2017 34,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perish

Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured

Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,914 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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YX12 RKV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YX12 RKV, 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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YX12 RKV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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