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SY62 XES

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,240 mi
Last recorded136,240 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XES
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 136,240 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,854 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,663 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 98,663 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,231 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 72,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,367 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 31,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 13,833 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 13,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,932 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 12,878 miles

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

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

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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SY62 XES is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 SY62 XES, 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 SY62 XES registered?

SY62 XES is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is SY62 XES safe to buy?

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