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MF12 YDJ

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,636 mi
Last recorded102,636 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 YDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,636 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 102,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,504 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 98,504 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,677 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 89,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,834 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,773 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 81,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,695 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,621 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,123 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,473 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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MF12 YDJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF12 YDJ, 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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MF12 YDJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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