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AK12 JOH

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,914 mi
Last recorded79,914 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 79,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,366 miles

slight play o/s/f droplink

Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 66,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,270 miles

All tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,063 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low and unevenly

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,515 miles

Rear both tyres deteriorating in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,941 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,887 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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AK12 JOH is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 JOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK12 JOH is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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