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AV61 XNM

2012 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,436 mi
Last recorded101,436 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XNM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,436 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 100,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 98,605 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 98,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 95,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 94,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 91,671 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 91,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,314 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,310 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,770 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,456 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 59,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,985 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,985 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AV61 XNM is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AV61 XNM, 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 AV61 XNM registered?

AV61 XNM is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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