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MK12 VUF

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VUF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 82,610 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 82,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 78,070 miles

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,506 miles

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

slight judder in steering

Fail 17 Jul 2024 74,506 miles

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

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

slight judder in steering

Pass 3 Jul 2023 72,206 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 72,206 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,680 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 67,680 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 63,811 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some engine / under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine / under body components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,860 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,906 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 33,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,388 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking to side walls and between tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,699 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 20,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MK12 VUF is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK12 VUF, 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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MK12 VUF is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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