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YC62 LSJ

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,516 mi
Last recorded158,516 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 LSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 158,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 146,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 146,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 139,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 139,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,303 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 126,278 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder patch bald. 225/45 zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 126,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder patch bald. 225/45 zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,809 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 108,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,760 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner rim buckled/damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad lining detached from brake pad

Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,713 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner rim buckled/damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad lining detached from brake pad

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,786 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 84,786 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 68,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,901 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,515 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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YC62 LSJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YC62 LSJ, 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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YC62 LSJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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