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YY12 UGM

2012 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,258 mi
Last recorded95,258 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UGM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 95,258 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 95,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 85,565 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2024 85,561 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,186 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,563 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,739 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 53,854 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 53,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,631 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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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YY12 UGM is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGM, 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 YY12 UGM registered?

YY12 UGM is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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