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DF62 BKU

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,847 mi
Last recorded157,847 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 BKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 157,847 miles

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

handbrake switch damaged but working

Fail 18 Feb 2025 157,847 miles

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

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

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

handbrake switch damaged but working

Pass 2 Feb 2024 140,365 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 140,356 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 117,972 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 117,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,963 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2015 26,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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DF62 BKU 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 68.8%.

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 DF62 BKU, 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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DF62 BKU is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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