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GJ12 FNW

2012 Citroen DS4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 FNW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 103,821 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 103,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 98,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 98,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 89,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge, stepped (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge, stepped (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,559 miles

nail in nearside front and rear tyres

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

nail in nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2015 24,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GJ12 FNW is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ12 FNW, 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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GJ12 FNW is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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