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YX62 VLN

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,859 mi
Last recorded130,859 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 VLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 130,859 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 130,855 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,745 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 118,722 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low and cap missing

Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,656 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,656 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,931 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 66,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,778 miles

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

OSF tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,558 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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YX62 VLN is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue 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 YX62 VLN, 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 YX62 VLN registered?

YX62 VLN is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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