Official DVLA Record

2012 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · CE12 VLN

CE12 VLN

2012 Citroen C4 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09/03/2012. Recorded mileage 122,611 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN C4
Year / Origin
2012 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 12/10/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
122,611 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/10/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent recorded test on 2 October 2023 at 122,611 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories noted. This follows a clean pass in October 2022 at 112,657 miles, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a consistent state of roadworthiness over the last few years. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows a steady increase from 102,597 miles in October 2021 to 122,611 miles in October 2023, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year during that period. This represents a predictable wear rate for a diesel or petrol engine of this age and does not suggest excessive or erratic usage. The single failure recorded on 4 October 2021 at 102,597 miles was resolved immediately, as the vehicle passed the subsequent retest the following day. Because no recurring issues such as suspension bushes, brake corrosion, or exhaust emissions problems have appeared in the subsequent two years of testing, the record indicates a well-maintained vehicle. A physical inspection should focus on common Citroen C4 wear items that may not always trigger an MOT failure. Check the condition of the rear coil springs and suspension components, as well as the brake discs for uneven wear. While the MOT history is clean, the age of the vehicle warrants a close look at the timing belt service interval and the general condition of the underside for structural corrosion.

CE12 VLN Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
  • 122,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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CE12 VLN Mileage History

  1. 04/10/2021102,597 mi
  2. 05/10/2021102,597 mi
  3. 01/10/2022112,657 mi+10,060 mi
  4. 02/10/2023122,611 mi+9,954 mi

Average of roughly 10,040 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

CE12 VLN MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C4 (CE12 VLN) between October 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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