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MA12 UPO

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,630 mi
Last recorded132,630 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 UPO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2026 132,630 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure Both Rear Lamps (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 127,460 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf track rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf worn down to 3mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr wearing thin on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 17 May 2025 127,450 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf track rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf worn down to 3mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr wearing thin on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 16 May 2024 121,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner/Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 121,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner/Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 114,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 105,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2022 105,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 98,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 91,697 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 86,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,742 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 75,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,874 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 65,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,661 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 50,661 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,520 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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MA12 UPO is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA12 UPO, 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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MA12 UPO is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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