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MT12 YZG

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 YZG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Nearside and offside (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector insecure Nearside and offside (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 112,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Nearside and offside (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector insecure Nearside and offside (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 100,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,563 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 80,557 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 56,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,514 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 33,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,097 miles

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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MT12 YZG is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT12 YZG, 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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MT12 YZG is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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