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PY12 HHU

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,967 mi
Last recorded47,967 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 HHU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 47,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 47,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,457 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 46,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKING AND OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 43,029 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 37,643 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 34,635 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 34,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

DIESEL EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,178 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 29,404 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 @2.3mm. (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 @2.1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside REAR FOG LAMP LOOSE.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear REFLECTOR LOOSE.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,770 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT LOOSE.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,986 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

DIFFERENT ASPECT RATIO TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR WHEELS.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 23,986 miles

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

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

DIFFERENT ASPECT RATIO TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR WHEELS.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 29 May 2015 20,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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PY12 HHU is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY12 HHU, 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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PY12 HHU is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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