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SV12 ZHE

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,250 mi
Last recorded106,250 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ZHE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drl not working

Fail 7 Feb 2023 106,249 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drl not working

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 90,995 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 85,653 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 76,431 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 69,238 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge tread low and side wall damage

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2018 69,238 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge tread low and side wall damage

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,926 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 59,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,996 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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SV12 ZHE is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV12 ZHE, 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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What year was SV12 ZHE registered?

SV12 ZHE is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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