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SA12 YGH

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,886 mi
Last recorded67,886 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 YGH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 67,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,172 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,442 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 61,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,371 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 59,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,375 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 50,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,102 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 48,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,935 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 41,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,779 miles

cut in tyre on nearside front outer rim protector

nail in offside rear 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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SA12 YGH is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA12 YGH, 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 SA12 YGH registered?

SA12 YGH is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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