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SO12 BNF

2012 Citroen DS4

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,649 mi
Last recorded80,649 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 BNF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 80,649 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Also incorrect size? (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/zr18 Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush dropping out of suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible play in steering rack/ column?

Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,491 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 67,424 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 61,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,194 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,194 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 38,960 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 29,792 miles

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

heavy corrosion on o/s/r brake disc plate advise to replace at next service

Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,182 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,055 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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SO12 BNF is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO12 BNF, 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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SO12 BNF is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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