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FW12 LKM

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,240 mi
Last recorded86,240 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 LKM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 86,240 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,951 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,770 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 79,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 75,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured balljoint broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,689 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,443 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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FW12 LKM is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FW12 LKM, 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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FW12 LKM is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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