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J13 BWD

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,659 mi
Last recorded120,659 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 BWD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 120,640 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction warning on dash to repair handbrake (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 113,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,780 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,314 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,255 miles

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 14 Dec 2019 73,604 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 73,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 63,237 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,629 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,288 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,868 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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J13 BWD is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J13 BWD, 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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J13 BWD is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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