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SB62 SPB

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,552 mi
Last recorded73,552 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 SPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 68,249 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 68,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,525 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 62,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 57,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,327 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,176 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,176 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 42,679 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,034 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 30,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 30,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,606 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 24,606 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,630 miles

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

headlamps levellers adjusted to check headlights

items removed from drivers view

undertrays fitted obscuring components on the underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2015 17,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

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

headlamps levellers adjusted to check headlights

items removed from drivers view

undertrays fitted obscuring components on the underside of vehicle

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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SB62 SPB is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB62 SPB, 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 SB62 SPB registered?

SB62 SPB is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is SB62 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 SPB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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