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YR12 BHO

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,125 mi
Last recorded103,125 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BHO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,125 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 103,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,713 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,907 miles

Nearside Front outer wall curb damage but cord not exposed

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 92,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on dash (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak from bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer wall curb damage but cord not exposed

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

service light on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,849 miles

Offside Front Outer insecure on full lock but still protecting the joint

Fail 26 Oct 2021 82,850 miles

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

Offside Front Outer insecure on full lock but still protecting the joint

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 70,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 63,148 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 38,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,763 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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YR12 BHO is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR12 BHO, 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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YR12 BHO is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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