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SH12 UPK

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,141 mi
Last recorded111,141 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 UPK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,141 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 111,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 99,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Jun 2021 77,400 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr/osr ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight edge wear

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has slight edge wear

Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,783 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 58,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside&nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 48,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside&nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 38,678 miles

"stop" warning light on at start off test, off at end of test

Front both front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread approx 2mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressure warning light on at start off test, off at end of test

Fail 24 May 2016 38,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check both wiper blade ability to clear screen (8.2.3)

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

"stop" warning light on at start off test, off at end of test

Front both front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread approx 2mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressure warning light on at start off test, off at end of test

Fail 19 May 2015 30,716 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 30,716 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 UPK is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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