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MV12 MJJ

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,474 mi
Last recorded117,474 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 MJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 117,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 117,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 103,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,163 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also brake pipe union rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also brake pipe union rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 92,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also brake pipe union rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also brake pipe union rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,938 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT HOSE 1 OF 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT HOSE 1 OF 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 74,686 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 74,685 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer hanger mounting corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 67,636 miles

Boot doesn't open. Switch faulty.

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper mounts. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 67,636 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Boot doesn't open. Switch faulty.

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Scrubbed inner edge. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper mounts. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre slight cuts sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2018 57,641 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Scrubbed inner edge 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front tyre slight cuts sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 46,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 30,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear 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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MV12 MJJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MV12 MJJ, 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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MV12 MJJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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