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LX12 YFL

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,444 mi
Last recorded118,444 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YFL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 108,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,109 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 105,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 104,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,226 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear close to wear indicators also bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,524 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,821 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,088 miles

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

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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LX12 YFL is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 YFL, 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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LX12 YFL is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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