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CK12 GWU

2012 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,928 mi
Last recorded152,928 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 152,928 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 152,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 121,616 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 121,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 97,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,255 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,969 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2018 83,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2017 77,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted(corrosion around surface area of discs) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/outer sidewall slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade smearing/worn

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2017 77,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted(corrosion around surface area of discs) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/outer sidewall slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade smearing/worn

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,637 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,380 miles

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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CK12 GWU is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK12 GWU, 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 CK12 GWU registered?

CK12 GWU is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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