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WU12 XBZ

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,509 mi
Last recorded173,509 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 173,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 160,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 149,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 141,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,769 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 134,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/r18-95w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r18-95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r18-95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,488 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 124,486 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,135 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 118,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,207 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,413 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.04 1/m.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,413 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.04 1/m.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,821 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.04 1/m.

N/s rear brake disc is corroding.

N/s rear seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 82,821 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.04 1/m.

N/s rear brake disc is corroding.

N/s rear seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,562 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,847 miles

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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WU12 XBZ 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 WU12 XBZ, 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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WU12 XBZ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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