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GK12 SYU

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,168 mi
Last recorded128,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 SYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 128,168 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 113,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,383 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,631 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,694 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,934 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,322 miles

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

covers and trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 70,322 miles

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,505 miles

covers and trays fitted

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 65,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers and trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,428 miles

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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GK12 SYU is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White 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 GK12 SYU, 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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GK12 SYU is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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