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YY12 AZD

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,540 mi
Last recorded107,540 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 AZD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,540 miles

Front Inner 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 18 Mar 2025 105,578 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,957 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 102,898 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,143 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 97,143 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,556 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 85,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,452 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 76,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lazy

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,273 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,001 miles

Parking Brake only just met required efficency

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,861 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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YY12 AZD is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY12 AZD, 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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YY12 AZD is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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