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PJ12 OTZ

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 OTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 110,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,273 miles

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

handbrake close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,218 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 91,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,980 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 87,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 83,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 78,712 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively ADVISE JOINT NOISEY ,POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 69,618 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE IS PART OF BUB CARRIER,SCREW IN (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated ADVISE REPAIR A.S.A.P. (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW,ADVISE CHANGE A.S.A.P. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively ADVISE JOINT NOISEY ,POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 59,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 49,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,637 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 40,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,293 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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PJ12 OTZ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ12 OTZ, 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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PJ12 OTZ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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