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YX62 OSJ

2012 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,367 mi
Last recorded83,367 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 76,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,651 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,783 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 66,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,643 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 61,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake caliper spring missing

Offside Front Lower driving lamp lense broken

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,633 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 61,632 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid top up tank empty

Pass 24 Sep 2022 61,632 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 61,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit across tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

engine coolant level low

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,499 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb problem?? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,974 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 45,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,320 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 36,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,825 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted, (unable to check seat @ belt properly)

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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YX62 OSJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Brown 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 YX62 OSJ, 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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YX62 OSJ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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