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GL12 DVT

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,675 mi
Last recorded78,675 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DVT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 78,675 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 78,657 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested flickering (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides inop (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2024 73,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 71,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,326 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR BEAM AXLE BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR BEAM AXLE BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,817 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & CRACKING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, 3-4MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BEAM AXLE BUSH PERISHING AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & CRACKING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, 2-3MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & CRACKING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, 3-4MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BEAM AXLE BUSH PERISHING AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & CRACKING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, 2-3MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 66,615 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 66,615 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,374 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 46,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 36,429 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 36,429 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 26,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,558 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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GL12 DVT is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL12 DVT, 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 DVT is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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