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BD12 KWX

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,348 mi
Last recorded107,348 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 KWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 107,348 miles

Front Outer both tyres have slight sidewall damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers rear floor area corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 107,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer both tyres have slight sidewall damage

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

Nearside day time running light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers rear floor area corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers rear floor area corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 98,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

drivers rear floor area corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,134 miles

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

corrosion around offside rear floor pan (not holed

Fail 3 Aug 2023 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion around offside rear floor pan (not holed

Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,959 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 80,959 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,336 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,175 miles

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

Central Rear Wiper Smearing Screen

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,856 miles

Offside Wiper blade rubber split but clearing screen.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 45,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wiper blade rubber split but clearing screen.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,628 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2015 27,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BD12 KWX is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD12 KWX, 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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BD12 KWX is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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