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PX12 XCJ

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,943 mi
Last recorded164,943 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 XCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,943 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 164,756 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 158,750 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 158,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 156,560 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 156,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 147,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 147,218 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 132,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,225 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,440 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,153 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 46,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 6,260 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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PX12 XCJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PX12 XCJ, 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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PX12 XCJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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