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BG12 OWP

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,620 mi
Last recorded98,620 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,502 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 88,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split in blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

The battery wiring loom is loose.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 81,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split in blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

The battery wiring loom is loose.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 54,092 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 54,092 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 36,403 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 36,403 miles

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

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

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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BG12 OWP is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG12 OWP, 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 BG12 OWP registered?

BG12 OWP is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is BG12 OWP safe to buy?

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