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NV12 DDZ

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,146 mi
Last recorded143,146 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 143,146 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2025 109,960 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

slight underside corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,468 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 81,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside number plate light lens missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 81,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside number plate light lens missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s+n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2022 73,133 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,852 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,850 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,648 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 54,646 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,024 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 41,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,638 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 29,368 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,573 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,345 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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NV12 DDZ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NV12 DDZ, 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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NV12 DDZ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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