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YX12 XNF

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 98,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front radiator support bracket holed and corroded

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake calliper hand brake lever damaged

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 94,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,070 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 89,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 80,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,787 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 69,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,820 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 54,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,958 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 42,770 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 29,051 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Dec 2016 17,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade torn

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 5,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Fail 17 Nov 2015 5,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 4,063 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 XNF is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XNF, 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 XNF is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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