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KN12 UPC

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,284 mi
Last recorded101,284 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UPC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 101,284 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 101,112 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,076 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

nearside front day light running light inop

Fail 7 Feb 2022 68,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front day light running light inop

Fail 3 Feb 2022 68,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large deep chunk of outer sidewall missing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with rsc run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Pass 6 Feb 2021 58,019 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 58,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 54,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels and 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,217 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 38,216 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions x3 (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,351 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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KN12 UPC is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN12 UPC, 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 KN12 UPC registered?

KN12 UPC is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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