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JL54 ESS

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,928 mi
Last recorded97,928 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL54 ESS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 97,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 83,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,190 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 74,180 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,192 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 57,142 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads and discs very worn

Pass 8 May 2019 40,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 19,803 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DETEROIRATED ON OUTER WALLS

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt +O/S REAR

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0mm + OUTER WALL BADLY DETEROIRATED -BORDER LINE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 19,803 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DETEROIRATED ON OUTER WALLS

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt +O/S REAR

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0mm + OUTER WALL BADLY DETEROIRATED -BORDER LINE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 9,974 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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JL54 ESS is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 JL54 ESS, 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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JL54 ESS is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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