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YR12 BJJ

2012 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,685 mi
Last recorded66,685 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 64,096 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 59,989 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 59,986 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 58,010 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both front inner wish bone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,162 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,528 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 46,528 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 42,913 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 37,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,991 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 24,991 miles

Nearside 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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YR12 BJJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,560cc 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 YR12 BJJ, 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 BJJ is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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