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YY12 BKA

2012 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,437 mi
Last recorded148,437 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 BKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 148,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 138,155 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 138,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 135,047 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 124,221 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 117,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 117,264 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 109,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 109,789 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 98,009 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 98,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,823 miles

parking brake efficiency lower than expected

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,405 miles

headlamp beam diverters fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

headlamp beam diverters fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,564 miles

Offside Front tyre inner tread low.

Nearside Front tyre outer treads low.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer treads low.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner tread low.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,880 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YY12 BKA is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY12 BKA, 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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YY12 BKA is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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