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K88 ELB

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,581 mi
Last recorded75,581 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 ELB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,581 miles

Both rear brake calipers damp but no visible leaks present under pressure during MOT

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 75,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush separated. Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear brake calipers damp but no visible leaks present under pressure during MOT

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 59,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 39,939 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 39,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 37,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,015 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,618 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,767 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

both front wipers streaking slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,503 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2018 29,492 miles

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

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,942 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 26,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,982 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 24,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,453 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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K88 ELB is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 K88 ELB, 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 K88 ELB registered?

K88 ELB is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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