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GJ12 FNY

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,292 mi
Last recorded160,292 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 FNY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 160,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 160,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 152,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim also damage to inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 152,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim also damage to inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 141,627 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES VERY CLOSE TO THE LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,704 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 92,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,684 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,118 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Mar 2019 72,118 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,757 miles

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 13 Mar 2018 63,757 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,769 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off somecomponents

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 38,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FNY is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ12 FNY, 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 GJ12 FNY registered?

GJ12 FNY is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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