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MR03 GHS

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,350 mi
Last recorded152,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 GHS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 152,350 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective Slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 135,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 135,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,151 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 101,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,077 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 89,077 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,376 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both number plate lenses missing

Fail 15 Jul 2021 81,376 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both number plate lenses missing

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear no plate lenses missing

Fail 16 Jul 2020 74,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear no plate lenses missing

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both number plate lenses missing

Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both number plate lenses missing

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,435 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,815 miles

slight knock from steering rack ends

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,226 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads low

both front tyres getting low in tread and deteriorated in treads

both no/plate lenses missing

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

o/s front wiper blade poor

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 38,226 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped pads low

both front tyres getting low in tread and deteriorated in treads

both no/plate lenses missing

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

o/s front wiper blade poor

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 28,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

both rear tyres low treadand cracking in treads

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

both rear tyres low treadand cracking in treads

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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MR03 GHS is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MR03 GHS, 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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MR03 GHS is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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