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AV12 FVF

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FVF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 85,926 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 85,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 79,736 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone cradle (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,595 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 70,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear height adjuster broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,905 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 62,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,446 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 52,446 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,521 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 39,521 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,805 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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AV12 FVF is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV12 FVF, 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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What year was AV12 FVF registered?

AV12 FVF is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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