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KR12 ESN

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,683 mi
Last recorded128,683 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 ESN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 128,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Nearside and offside lamp. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector insecure Nearside and offside reflector. (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 128,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Nearside and offside lamp. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector insecure Nearside and offside reflector. (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 120,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both worn and cracking but holding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 120,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both worn and cracking but holding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,530 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 109,492 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 106,080 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 103,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 101,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 94,440 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 94,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 80,875 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 80,870 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 64,186 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 64,186 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 47,267 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 47,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,345 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KR12 ESN is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR12 ESN, 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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KR12 ESN is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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