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GL12 PHY

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,310 mi
Last recorded174,310 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 PHY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 174,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,063 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 136,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,754 miles

Offside Rear inner side not working

Fail 13 Apr 2016 65,754 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear inner side not working

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,863 miles

Brake fluid low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Near side rear tyre has slight flat spots on inner edge of tyre on the tread patern

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Tyre warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PHY is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHY, 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 GL12 PHY registered?

GL12 PHY is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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