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YB61 JFE

2012 Citroen DS4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,700 mi
Last recorded87,700 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 JFE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps tarnished

top shock bearings slight play & rough in operation

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,051 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 73,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,402 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,402 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,740 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 53,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 40,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,767 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,008 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 34,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 30,828 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,411 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 20,411 miles

Offside Rear 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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YB61 JFE is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB61 JFE, 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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YB61 JFE is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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