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GJ12 SXB

2012 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,719 mi
Last recorded86,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 SXB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 86,719 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.. 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

OUTSTANDING RECALL ON VEHICLE - AIRBAG

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm.. 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake pad not correctly fitted. spring wrong side of caliper

service due on

Fail 12 Sep 2025 86,719 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.. 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

OUTSTANDING RECALL ON VEHICLE - AIRBAG

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm.. 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake pad not correctly fitted. spring wrong side of caliper

service due on

Pass 31 Aug 2024 80,945 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 80,943 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,888 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 72,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,293 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,405 miles

wipers smearing slightly

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 SXB is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Bronze with a 1,997cc 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 GJ12 SXB, 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 SXB is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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