2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Citroen DS4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,225 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.4%
    246 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    65 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.6%
  2. Suspension21.2%
  3. Brakes18.0%
  4. Tyres12.7%
  5. Body & chassis10.5%
  6. Steering7.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Citroen DS4?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2012 Citroen DS4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,225 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Citroen DS4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Citroen DS4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).