2012 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · Y88 NCB
2012 Citroen C4 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 128,460 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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Y88 NCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2026
- 128,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y88 NCB 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 (Y88 NCB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
Y88 NCB Mileage History
- 02/03/202393,407 mi
- 02/03/2024101,692 mi+8,285 mi
- 26/02/2025120,915 mi+19,223 mi
- 28/02/2025120,922 mi+7 mi
- 17/03/2026128,460 mi+7,538 mi
Average of roughly 11,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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