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AP12 AXR

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,252 mi
Last recorded105,252 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AXR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fractured and leaking at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp poor security

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread just visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE PASS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc inner face worn /corroded causing a slight imbalance in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s front fog light lens cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2023 87,904 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc inner face worn /corroded causing a slight imbalance in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s front fog light lens cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 75,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 65,547 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,558 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,355 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to side wall !!! 4mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AP12 AXR is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP12 AXR, 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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AP12 AXR is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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