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PY61 CGG

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,526 mi
Last recorded109,526 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 CGG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 109,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 101,969 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 101,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,152 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Sep 2022 84,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lost its amber colour & gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lost its amber colour & gone white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,320 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2021 77,320 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))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,670 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,189 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 62,187 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,755 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 52,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,870 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY61 CGG is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 PY61 CGG, 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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PY61 CGG is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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