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E10 OWL

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 OWL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2024 92,613 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 92,613 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,567 miles

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 86,567 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,649 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

Park brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,753 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 62,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,212 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,473 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,969 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 17,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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E10 OWL is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E10 OWL, 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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E10 OWL is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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