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GL12 CNY

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 CNY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 99,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 97,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,162 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 83,160 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,684 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 58,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,472 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 55,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,008 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 46,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 46,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 41,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

front wiper blades deteriorated

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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GL12 CNY is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL12 CNY, 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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GL12 CNY is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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