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MV12 MKD

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,089 mi
Last recorded74,089 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 MKD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 74,089 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 74,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 70,990 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 70,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,787 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 67,401 miles

slight blowing sound injector area

Fail 30 Dec 2022 67,401 miles

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

slight blowing sound injector area

Pass 30 Dec 2021 61,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear plate lamp very dim compared to os

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight cracking in osf rear suspension arm bush

Smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet- suspect possible injector blowing

Fail 17 Dec 2020 57,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear plate lamp very dim compared to os

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight cracking in osf rear suspension arm bush

Smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet- suspect possible injector blowing

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,608 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2018 49,080 miles

n/s f door damage n/r/ door damage

n/s sill damage

Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,981 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 35,981 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MKD is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MKD, 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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What year was MV12 MKD registered?

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

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