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KA55 JAR

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,657 mi
Last recorded107,657 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA55 JAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 107,657 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear , and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 107,656 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear , and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,636 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 11 Jun 2025 99,970 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on suspension

Fail 10 Jun 2025 99,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on suspension

Pass 31 Dec 2024 97,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 97,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 94,947 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 94,942 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,890 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 83,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,258 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,849 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 68,849 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 61,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED CORRODED (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 61,678 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL. SIZE 215/40/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL. SIZE 215/40/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED CORRODED (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 23,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,354 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 37,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall, but no cords exposed

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall, but no cords exposed

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish on sidewall

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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KA55 JAR is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KA55 JAR, 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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KA55 JAR is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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