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PJ12 YNG

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,190 mi
Last recorded110,190 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 YNG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,190 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 101,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,620 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 93,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,906 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 75,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,672 miles

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

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 20 Jul 2018 56,672 miles

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

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

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,468 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

rear pads worn

Fail 7 Jul 2017 49,468 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

rear pads worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,281 miles

front brake discs corrosion started on the outside of the inner edge's

Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S wiper split , unable to check if the wiper is clearing because the washers do not work

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

front brake discs corrosion started on the outside of the inner edge's

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,003 miles

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

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

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 YNG is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ12 YNG, 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 YNG is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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