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VN61 HDJ

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,780 mi
Last recorded142,780 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 HDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 142,780 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,250 miles

dipstick incomplete

front number plate

Fail 3 Oct 2022 127,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

dipstick incomplete

front number plate

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,419 miles

dipstick end missing oil unknown

front number plate

Fail 7 Oct 2021 107,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

dipstick end missing oil unknown

front number plate

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,905 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 74,905 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and advise o/s/r indicator colour (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,164 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2017 46,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,700 miles

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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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VN61 HDJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN61 HDJ, 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 VN61 HDJ registered?

VN61 HDJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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