2012 Citroën C4 · 29,750 MOT tests
2012 Citroën C4 reliability
2012 Citroën C4s fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 17 C4 years (29,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 87,690
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,750
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.1% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Suspension15.1%
- Brakes9.8%
- Tyres9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Steering4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.37%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.21%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.24%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.13%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.91%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Citroën C4 reliable?
2012 Citroën C4s fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 17 C4 years (29,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.37% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.21% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Citroën C4 shows 87,690 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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