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SV62 YZL

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,646 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 95,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 89,637 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 89,637 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,418 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 80,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,712 miles

hand brake little or no reverse travel

Fail 2 Oct 2021 68,675 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

hand brake little or no reverse travel

Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,170 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,525 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SV62 YZL is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV62 YZL, 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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SV62 YZL is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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