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SM12 FCA

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,638 mi
Last recorded122,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FCA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 122,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel injector seal leaking/chuffing combustion

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel injector seal leaking/chuffing combustion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clicking noise when wheel rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive injector oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 107,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive injector oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 101,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2023 101,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,411 miles

Headlamps dip images poor both sides

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip condition poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,433 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 84,432 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 78,171 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure Handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level is low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,522 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 70,520 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in middle and 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in middle and 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 59,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in middle and 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in middle and 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:2/3mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre inner edge tread starting to step

Fail 3 Jun 2016 48,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:2/3mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge tread starting to step

Pass 4 May 2015 41,497 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 41,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM12 FCA is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM12 FCA, 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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SM12 FCA is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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