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RO12 HYB

2012 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,185 mi
Last recorded139,185 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 HYB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 139,185 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 139,185 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 128,419 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 128,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 119,856 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 13 Jun 2020 119,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both ns and os: suspect bulbs not correctly fitted / located / secured (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,995 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 101,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively approx. 30 KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both: slighly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 12 Jun 2018 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively approx. 30 KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both: slighly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements PRS; front and rear: replaced with correct colour fixings (0.1 (d))

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,400 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 64,400 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,109 miles

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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RO12 HYB is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RO12 HYB, 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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RO12 HYB is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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