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GL61 OVO

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,795 mi
Last recorded97,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 OVO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 97,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 89,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 83,961 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,861 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 80,861 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 80,745 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat belt checked.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat belt checked.

Pass 15 Apr 2022 75,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 75,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,880 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,962 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,094 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 46,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear damaged on outer wall.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Mar 2017 38,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,385 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,357 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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GL61 OVO is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL61 OVO, 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 GL61 OVO registered?

GL61 OVO is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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