2012 Citroën DS4 · 8,148 MOT tests
2012 Citroën DS4 reliability
2012 Citroën DS4s fail 44.2% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 DS4 years (8,148 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS4s: 42.3%)
- 44.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS4s: 42.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 93,206
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,148
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.2% of tests fail here (129% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Citroën DS4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.6%
- Suspension15.1%
- Tyres11%
- Brakes10.2%
- Body, chassis and structure9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Steering5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.98%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.3%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.99%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.94%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.44%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.35%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.31%)
Is a 2012 Citroën DS4 reliable?
2012 Citroën DS4s fail 44.2% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 DS4 years (8,148 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Citroën DS4 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.98% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (6.3% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Citroën DS4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Citroën DS4 shows 93,206 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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