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VK12 WRV

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,618 mi
Last recorded106,618 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 WRV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 106,618 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 106,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (minimum effort) (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 101,600 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 101,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,453 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,224 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 92,224 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 90,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,528 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 82,764 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 82,764 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 78,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,970 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Nail in tyre

removed items from drivers view before test

Pass 22 May 2015 65,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK12 WRV is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK12 WRV, 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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VK12 WRV is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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