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DS61 DWU

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,869 mi
Last recorded134,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 134,869 miles

Offside Rear rear bumper damage

Fail 19 Jun 2025 134,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front & Rear Bumper Panels Slight Damage - No Sharp Edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 119,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,928 miles

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

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

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))

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

wiring insecure under vehicle to aftermarket light at rear

Fail 23 Jun 2023 104,926 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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))

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

wiring insecure under vehicle to aftermarket light at rear

Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,802 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,848 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 80,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,248 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 72,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,087 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 62,779 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,830 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 43,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

osr slight uneven wear inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 33,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

osr slight uneven wear inner edge

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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DS61 DWU is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS61 DWU, 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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DS61 DWU is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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