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EF12 XLM

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,737 mi
Last recorded171,737 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XLM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 171,737 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 163,379 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 163,378 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 142,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,071 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,394 miles

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

interior mirror hanging down

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,016 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,016 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 36,777 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 36,777 miles

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

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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EF12 XLM is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 EF12 XLM, 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 EF12 XLM registered?

EF12 XLM is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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