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BG62 YSC

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,088 mi
Last recorded111,088 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YSC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,088 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 110,994 miles

Emissions unable to be completed abandoned due to noise from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 104,189 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 104,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,787 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 97,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,137 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 71,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,840 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,933 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 62,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 51,500 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 38,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,685 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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BG62 YSC is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG62 YSC, 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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BG62 YSC is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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