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EO12 SYW

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,542 mi
Last recorded148,542 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 148,542 miles

All suspension components Corroded

Near/side Front +Rear Wings + Both Front +Rear Doors Damaged

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front And Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 148,542 miles

All suspension components Corroded

Near/side Front +Rear Wings + Both Front +Rear Doors Damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front And Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 146,003 miles

Body not fully secure near side front to rear both door and both wing damage operation ok (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear rusty patches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 142,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 136,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 132,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 130,131 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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,233 miles

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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,486 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2019 111,486 miles

Central Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2018 100,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2017 89,290 miles

engine tray loose

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,801 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 79,269 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear outer surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,149 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,149 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear 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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EO12 SYW is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EO12 SYW, 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 EO12 SYW registered?

EO12 SYW is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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