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DS12 XKE

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,602 mi
Last recorded122,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XKE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,914 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 68,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine bay cover and under body tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 May 2021 68,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/19 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine bay cover and under body tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 May 2020 54,110 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 49,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,164 miles

undertrays and engine covers covering some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 24,379 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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DS12 XKE is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS12 XKE, 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 DS12 XKE registered?

DS12 XKE is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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