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SK12 OXW

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,665 mi
Last recorded99,665 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 OXW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 99,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 93,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,728 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 73,699 miles

Brake performance not tested due to handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,001 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 69,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,723 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,020 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,342 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 43,342 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SK12 OXW is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK12 OXW, 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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SK12 OXW is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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