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LP12 AKY

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 AKY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 116,664 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 105,957 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate but no excessive wear currently

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lense cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 96,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 85,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has several deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 85,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides, have adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has several deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 75,427 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 29,738 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 29,638 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 25,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,211 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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LP12 AKY is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LP12 AKY, 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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LP12 AKY is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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