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FT12 OBY

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,188 mi
Last recorded99,188 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,188 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn/perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 91,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn/perished/cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 91,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn/perished/cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 63,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 57,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 28,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,933 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 22,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FT12 OBY is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White 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 FT12 OBY, 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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FT12 OBY is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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