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RF12 CYJ

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,355 mi
Last recorded93,355 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,355 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 93,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,217 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 85,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,293 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 78,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,600 miles

Engine cover fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 28 Jun 2021 72,593 miles

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

Engine cover fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner beads bent (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 36,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear bars and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

suggest tracking check fronts worn badly

Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,639 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 27,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 23,333 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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RF12 CYJ 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 57.9%.

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 RF12 CYJ, 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 RF12 CYJ registered?

RF12 CYJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RF12 CYJ safe to buy?

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