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NV12 VLL

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,132 mi
Last recorded62,132 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 VLL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 62,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency near limit

Fail 30 Jul 2026 62,132 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency near limit

Pass 23 Jul 2025 59,283 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 59,283 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,759 miles

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

cracking in tread area and inner sidewall on n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,633 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,547 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,459 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,799 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 13 Jul 2015 18,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,381 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 VLL is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV12 VLL, 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 VLL is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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