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GL12 CPO

2012 Citroen DS4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,078 mi
Last recorded114,078 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 CPO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 114,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 108,631 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 108,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle fitted wrong

Pass 16 May 2024 107,660 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS & OS Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 107,660 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS & OS Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,207 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 105,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside aim acceptable at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,938 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 99,937 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,632 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 96,631 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,394 miles

minor fuel leak at engine.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 72,394 miles

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

minor fuel leak at engine.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,162 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 52,162 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread also peeling off (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,345 miles

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

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 CPO is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CPO, 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 CPO is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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