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J11 VHO

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,959 mi
Last recorded99,959 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 VHO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 99,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 95,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 95,116 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 82,067 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 82,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 70,725 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,964 miles

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,524 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 63,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,805 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 59,689 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,207 miles

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 53,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,626 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 45,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,752 miles

slight damage nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,612 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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J11 VHO is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J11 VHO, 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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J11 VHO is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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