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YY12 UNV

2012 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective HAZEY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE AND LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective HAZEY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE AND LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK TOP OF SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 117,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 107,695 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 107,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 96,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,615 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 53,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,574 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Jun 2015 21,723 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 UNV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNV, 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 YY12 UNV registered?

YY12 UNV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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