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CY61 HVJ

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 106,551 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,864 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 92,353 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake material broke free (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,115 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,317 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,144 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot inner clip weeping

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,462 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak & slight leak power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 56,937 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 45,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn close to cord on inner most edge

Offside Front tyre tread worn close to cord on inner most edge

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 14 Jan 2017 45,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn close to cord on inner most edge

Offside Front tyre tread worn close to cord on inner most edge

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,575 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,047 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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CY61 HVJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CY61 HVJ, 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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CY61 HVJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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