2012 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · SM12 GWP
2012 Citroen C4 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 82,915 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 GWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 82,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 GWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C4 (SM12 GWP) between May 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM12 GWP Mileage History
- 14/05/202468,017 mi
- 14/05/202468,017 mi
- 17/02/202572,967 mi+4,950 mi
- 12/01/202682,915 mi+9,948 mi
- 14/01/202682,915 mi
Average of roughly 8,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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