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BT12 VVS

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,585 mi
Last recorded139,585 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VVS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 139,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 139,585 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 132,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 132,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 121,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,144 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 108,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,995 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 102,993 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 101,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,895 miles

buckle in n\s\f inner rim

Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,553 miles

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

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

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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BT12 VVS is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT12 VVS, 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 BT12 VVS registered?

BT12 VVS is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BT12 VVS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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