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CA12 CXY

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,352 mi
Last recorded101,352 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 CXY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 101,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,452 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 72,196 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 63,181 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,501 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 62,501 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,985 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 45,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,600 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 38,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,369 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 32,369 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,632 miles

-Offside front tyre's inner tread bald.

-Power steering fluid overfilled and discoloured.

-Servise warning light stay on.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 30,632 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

-Coolant expansion tank empty.

-Offside front tyre's inner tread bald.

-Power steering fluid overfilled and discoloured.

-Servise warning light stay on.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA12 CXY is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CA12 CXY, 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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CA12 CXY is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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