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BK12 VAM

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,993 mi
Last recorded154,993 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 154,993 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 145,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 145,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,461 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emission test wont register

Pass 5 Dec 2020 127,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 118,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 118,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 105,972 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,295 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2016 88,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BK12 VAM is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK12 VAM, 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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BK12 VAM is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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