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PN12 YZL

2012 Citroen DS4

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 69,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,651 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 66,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,524 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 62,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inside and outside tread

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,808 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 49,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,987 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 35,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,556 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 25,550 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,530 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,297 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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PN12 YZL is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PN12 YZL, 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 PN12 YZL registered?

PN12 YZL is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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