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2012 Citroen DS4 1.6L Petrol · AX61 CEK

AX61 CEK

2012 Citroen DS4 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 124,723 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CITROEN DS4
Year / Origin
2012 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
124,723 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Citroen DS4 presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, indicating a stable and well-maintained mechanical condition. The most recent test on 14 February 2026 at 124,723 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over several years, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy state without the recurring failures often seen in cars of this vintage. The mileage is typical for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,909 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady, with 20,828 miles added between the February 2023 test at 103,895 miles and the February 2026 test. A minor anomaly appears on 1 February 2024, where the vehicle failed and passed within two miles at 111,433 and 111,435 miles respectively. Given that no specific defects were listed for either entry, this likely represents a clerical error or a trivial administrative failure rather than a mechanical fault. Because the MOT record is devoid of advisories regarding corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear, there are no specific red flags emerging from the DVSA data. However, a buyer should still manually verify the condition of the brake discs and tyres, as these consumables are not always flagged until they reach the legal limit. Checking for chassis corrosion in common Citroen areas is advised, as the lack of MOT advisories does not guarantee the absence of surface rust that has not yet compromised structural integrity. The overall data suggests a disciplined approach to maintenance by the previous owners. The absence of recurring faults across five tests indicates that mechanical issues are addressed promptly or avoided through regular servicing. This vehicle appears to be a low-risk purchase from a documented compliance perspective.
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AX61 CEK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
  • 124,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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AX61 CEK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 18:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds4 (AX61 CEK) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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AX61 CEK Mileage History

  1. 07/02/2023103,895 mi
  2. 01/02/2024111,433 mi+7,538 mi
  3. 01/02/2024111,435 mi+2 mi
  4. 21/01/2025119,916 mi+8,481 mi
  5. 14/02/2026124,723 mi+4,807 mi

Average of roughly 6,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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