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HN12 FVA

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,747 mi
Last recorded205,747 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 FVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 205,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear wiper blade defective

unable to check engine oil level as dip stick broken

Fail 2 Oct 2025 205,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

unable to check engine oil level as dip stick broken

Pass 7 Nov 2024 185,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 7 Nov 2023 157,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,999 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 131,999 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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 a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

brake fluid level low /in spec/

dip stick damaged part broken

front brake pads low

parking brake down on effort

Pass 24 Oct 2020 76,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 57,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,065 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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HN12 FVA is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN12 FVA, 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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HN12 FVA is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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