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GJ12 XHE

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,147 mi
Last recorded83,147 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XHE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 82,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,329 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 70,327 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,359 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 59,359 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,009 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 54,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,137 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XHE is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

GJ12 XHE is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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