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DU12 UMW

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,895 mi
Last recorded151,895 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UMW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 151,895 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 147,017 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 139,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 132,777 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 132,710 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 118,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,813 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 103,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,892 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 29,882 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 18,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU12 UMW is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 DU12 UMW, 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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DU12 UMW is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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