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BJ12 JXM

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,587 mi
Last recorded61,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 JXM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 61,587 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 61,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer cv joint noisy

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 52,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 47,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.7mm close to limit and worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.8mm in centre close to limit and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner sidewalls and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 47,313 miles

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 Front Nail in tyre screw in centre of tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.7mm close to limit and worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.8mm in centre close to limit and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner sidewalls and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 41,977 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 41,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,014 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,843 miles

Front inner brake pads are on minimum thickness and inner surface of discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,582 miles

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

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

Offside 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 2017 23,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 5 Dec 2016 18,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BJ12 JXM is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ12 JXM, 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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BJ12 JXM is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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