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KY62 YDG

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,218 mi
Last recorded104,218 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 YDG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 104,218 miles

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

Offside door and wing damaged

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 104,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside door and wing damaged

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,489 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 95,489 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,639 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 92,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

coolant empty

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,342 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 225 40 19 93W Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 19 93W Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp dim

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

Offside Front Coolant bottle empty

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 225 40 19 93W Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,264 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox joint area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Offside number plate lamp missing the lens, Central stop lamp poor in light output

Fail 27 Oct 2021 64,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox joint area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Offside number plate lamp missing the lens, Central stop lamp poor in light output

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 45,705 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,763 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,477 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 34,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,330 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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KY62 YDG is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KY62 YDG, 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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KY62 YDG is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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