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NU12 NWK

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,163 mi
Last recorded72,163 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 NWK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see components on underside due to covers

Fail 31 Jul 2026 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see components on underside due to covers

Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,360 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 67,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,608 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inners

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 65,608 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inners

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,445 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,558 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,555 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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 22 Mar 2018 40,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,596 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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NU12 NWK is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU12 NWK, 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 NU12 NWK registered?

NU12 NWK is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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