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CX61 NXH

2012 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,159 mi
Last recorded151,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 NXH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 151,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 138,583 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 138,246 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 124,332 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 123,941 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative unable to test rear bearings. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 111,366 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 111,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 99,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 648,770 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 95,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - wearing low and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,456 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp inop.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 85,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Daytime running lamp inop.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,041 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2018 64,017 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 53,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,131 miles

Offside Front Slight play in tie rod ( steering )

Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,015 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,579 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 25,579 miles

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

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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CX61 NXH is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX61 NXH, 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 CX61 NXH registered?

CX61 NXH is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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