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R40 WEV

2012 Citroen DS4

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

138,818 mi
Last recorded138,818 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 WEV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 138,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2026 134,575 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 134,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working No sound from motor (3.5 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine coolant low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 126,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 133,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 131,952 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 113,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake not fully returning

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 129,208 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 129,204 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 119,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,060 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 119,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 107,785 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 107,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,224 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,397 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 78,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 94,387 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 94,387 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

covers under edge

Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 50,909 miles

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

covers under car

Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,473 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

covers under car

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,797 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,294 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 16,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R40 WEV is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 R40 WEV, 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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R40 WEV is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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