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CY12 FXV

2012 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,546 mi
Last recorded118,546 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 FXV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,546 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 118,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 106,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 95,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,384 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,384 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 64,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,996 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,546 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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CY12 FXV is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CY12 FXV, 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 CY12 FXV registered?

CY12 FXV is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is CY12 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 FXV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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