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BJ12 YUT

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,114 mi
Last recorded182,114 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YUT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 182,114 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 160,601 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running lamp inop - pre march 2018

Offside Rear parking brake effort becoming low 89kgf (near side rear 179kgf locking)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 146,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running lamp inop - pre march 2018

Offside Rear parking brake effort becoming low 89kgf (near side rear 179kgf locking)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 132,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 120,588 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will need replacing soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction

Fail 21 Dec 2019 120,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will need replacing soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction

Pass 29 Dec 2018 100,762 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 35,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2016 35,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2015 24,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YUT is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ12 YUT, 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 YUT is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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