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YY12 HLG

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 100,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,529 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front drive shaft boot leak

Fail 17 Aug 2022 91,523 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. fold up seat in boot (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front drive shaft boot leak

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,249 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,247 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected brake caliper bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2020 75,740 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,538 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2018 49,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2017 38,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,816 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 31,808 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 24,025 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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YY12 HLG is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY12 HLG, 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 HLG is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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