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KW12 OVF

2012 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 OVF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 120,813 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 120,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 107,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 81,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 77,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 75,236 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))

Pass 30 May 2019 71,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,272 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 66,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,695 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 43,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 29,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KW12 OVF is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Bronze 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 KW12 OVF, 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 KW12 OVF registered?

KW12 OVF is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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