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TY12 MCB

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,132 mi
Last recorded117,132 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY12 MCB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,132 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 117,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,229 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 105,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,352 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,729 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,355 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 45,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,534 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 35,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,721 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 25,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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TY12 MCB is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TY12 MCB, 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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TY12 MCB is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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