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KS12 HFB

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,249 mi
Last recorded138,249 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 138,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 138,214 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 128,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge '''ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES...225/45/18... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 120,148 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 120,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 111,313 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 111,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 98,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,610 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 96,610 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,463 miles

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

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

Front both tyres worn and starting to step inner edge/wearing outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge losing shape/on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pads worn

parking brake effort on minimum limit-16%

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,496 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front number plate very cracked

Nearside Rear tyre losing shape inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake effort on minimum limit

Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs lipped

Front number plate very cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre losing shape inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level slightly low

handbrake effort on minimum limit

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,964 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KS12 HFB is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 KS12 HFB, 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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KS12 HFB is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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