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GF12 UPT

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,783 mi
Last recorded144,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 UPT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 144,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 140,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 135,306 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 30 Jul 2024 135,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 127,383 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 127,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 117,525 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 110,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 103,624 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 103,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,260 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

handbrake efficiency low 16%

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre worn low

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads worn

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,323 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,499 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2015 50,072 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm,stepping inner edge and sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre 2.mm

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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GF12 UPT is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF12 UPT, 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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GF12 UPT is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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