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SH12 OFA

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,426 mi
Last recorded134,426 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 OFA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 134,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Spring top bearing tight

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,243 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,238 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 96,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,904 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 92,903 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 80,472 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 72,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 62,280 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/f and all tyres have cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted full inspection of seatbelt not possible

handbrake switch slight sticking

Fail 29 May 2017 62,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/f and all tyres have cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted full inspection of seatbelt not possible

handbrake switch slight sticking

Pass 27 May 2016 46,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both and o/s/r tyre has cuts

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted full inspection of seatbelt not possible

Pass 14 May 2015 35,415 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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SH12 OFA is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH12 OFA, 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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SH12 OFA is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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