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LO12 OVX

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,953 mi
Last recorded104,953 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 104,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 98,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Fail 3 Dec 2024 98,695 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,291 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,450 miles

Nearside number plate lamp dim.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,589 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 45,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,092 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 36,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges.225/45r18

front brake discs lipped slightly

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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LO12 OVX is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO12 OVX, 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 LO12 OVX registered?

LO12 OVX is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is LO12 OVX safe to buy?

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