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BF12 XZE

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,842 mi
Last recorded67,842 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XZE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,842 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 67,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,423 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,410 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 51,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,670 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,640 miles

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,770 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 XZE is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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