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KP12 BWV

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 BWV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 104,812 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 104,808 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,158 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 79,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,608 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,163 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 52,161 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2019 40,615 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 40,615 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front no plate on rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 34,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,907 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 28,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,279 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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KP12 BWV is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP12 BWV, 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 KP12 BWV registered?

KP12 BWV is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is KP12 BWV safe to buy?

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