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NJ62 HNW

2012 Citroen DS4

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,921 mi
Last recorded140,921 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 HNW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 140,921 miles

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

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 Aug 2024 133,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 133,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake cable insecure Both clips loose (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 122,842 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 122,842 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,634 miles

alternator belt perished

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,501 miles

alternator belt perished

Fail 26 Aug 2021 108,501 miles

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

alternator belt perished

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,804 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 96,802 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,855 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,101 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 62,724 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 62,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,328 miles

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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NJ62 HNW is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ62 HNW, 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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NJ62 HNW is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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