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LX12 ZMO

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,327 mi
Last recorded119,327 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 119,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 119,286 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting go bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting de bond and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 108,993 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 108,902 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm on rear axle broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,068 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 95,067 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 80,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,163 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,485 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 66,485 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,143 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 60,143 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACING INCORRECT (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,037 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,934 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 47,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,692 miles

front wipers not clearing screen as efficiently possible but not obscuring drivers view

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 ZMO is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX12 ZMO, 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 LX12 ZMO registered?

LX12 ZMO is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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