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BV12 AVE

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,612 mi
Last recorded119,612 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,593 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 7 Mar 2022 111,591 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,584 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,656 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,001 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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BV12 AVE is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV12 AVE, 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 BV12 AVE registered?

BV12 AVE is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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