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FR12 FWJ

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,700 mi
Last recorded55,700 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 55,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses scratched/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges/cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door stay loose

Offside Rear tyre non run flat ,other three run flats

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

all wheels some damage

Fail 4 Oct 2022 50,607 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 not working (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses scratched/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges/cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door stay loose

Offside Rear tyre non run flat ,other three run flats

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

all wheels some damage

Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,589 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,137 miles

Nearside Lower cill damaged no sharp edges.

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

Offside Rear tyre is a non run flat tyre as per the others on the vehicle.

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,441 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch/lever not 100% secure (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill some accident damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it ,which is leaking very slowly

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine malfunction (mil) light stayed on longer than normal but remained off during test

run flat tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,373 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower support bar damaged/holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (dented) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,621 miles

front wipers slight smear

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,697 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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FR12 FWJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FR12 FWJ, 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 FR12 FWJ registered?

FR12 FWJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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