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PJ12 YNL

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,412 mi
Last recorded108,412 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 108,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,121 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2023 98,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,563 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 95,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,533 miles

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))

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))

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

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

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Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,376 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 48,441 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 48,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 38,359 miles

Under tray fitted.

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 YNL is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNL, 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 PJ12 YNL registered?

PJ12 YNL is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 19 August 2012.

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