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ES52 RDS

2012 Citroen DS4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,879 mi
Last recorded146,879 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES52 RDS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 146,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 141,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,608 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 132,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 127,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,785 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2019 119,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,298 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,298 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 110,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,367 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,322 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,812 miles

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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ES52 RDS is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Blue 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 ES52 RDS, 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 ES52 RDS registered?

ES52 RDS is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is ES52 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES52 RDS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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