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DL12 ZDW

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,114 mi
Last recorded73,114 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 ZDW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 73,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 73,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,556 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 62,946 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jul 2023 62,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,635 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,447 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 54,435 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,603 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,642 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 45,641 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,998 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 23,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DL12 ZDW is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DL12 ZDW, 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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DL12 ZDW is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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