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VE61 UTX

2012 Citroen DS4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,043 mi
Last recorded138,043 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 UTX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,043 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Surface corrosion on rear axle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 138,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Surface corrosion on rear axle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 132,629 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 125,643 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,040 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 96,361 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 96,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 93,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates covers missing

wipers poor

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254518 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates covers missing

wipers poor

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,055 miles

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

frt brake discs corroded on inners..o/s/f tyre wear on edge..

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,284 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,960 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 29,960 miles

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

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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VE61 UTX is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE61 UTX, 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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VE61 UTX is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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