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SV04 SHA

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,094 mi
Last recorded141,094 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 SHA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 141,094 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 141,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 128,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

park brake just in limits

Fail 30 Oct 2024 128,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

park brake just in limits

Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,050 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 109,262 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 109,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 102,823 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 102,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly discoloured due to brake bind

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,451 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip with minor cracking (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,152 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 82,152 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,917 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 75,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,730 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside front fog light trim missing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,116 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,263 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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SV04 SHA is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SV04 SHA, 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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SV04 SHA is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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