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PJ61 VVR

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,555 mi
Last recorded110,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 VVR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 110,555 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 110,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,815 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 89,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake check strongly advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 89,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear shock absorber lower bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake check strongly advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,487 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 67,487 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,759 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,493 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 41,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 32,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,884 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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PJ61 VVR is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ61 VVR, 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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PJ61 VVR is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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