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BF12 UPL

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UPL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket defective

Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight ware on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 106,053 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight ware on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play AND O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,413 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,655 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,228 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 74,183 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2018 71,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,661 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre low on psi

Offside rear tyre poor on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2017 58,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front discs slightly corroded

Both rear discs corroded

Offside rear tyre low on psi

Offside rear tyre poor on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,304 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 47,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,015 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2015 36,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,587 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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BF12 UPL is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BF12 UPL, 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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BF12 UPL is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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