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RO05 XBY

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,286 mi
Last recorded40,286 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 XBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,286 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre[tread feathered and split between treads]

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Feb 2018 40,286 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre[tread feathered and split between treads]

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,650 miles

n/s wiper rubber poor

Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,599 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2015 20,599 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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RO05 XBY is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RO05 XBY, 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 RO05 XBY registered?

RO05 XBY is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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