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YC12 TGJ

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,506 mi
Last recorded128,506 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 128,506 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 109,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 109,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,215 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 98,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,969 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,151 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,656 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,043 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,464 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

nearside front tyre splitting on outer side wall and damaged on inner side wall

Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,464 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

nearside front tyre splitting on outer and damaged on inner side walls

Fail 24 Apr 2015 34,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,130 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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YC12 TGJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 YC12 TGJ, 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 YC12 TGJ registered?

YC12 TGJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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