2012 Citroen DS4 1.6L Diesel · HJ12 RYT
2012 Citroen DS4 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 58,081 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HJ12 RYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 58,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ12 RYT MOT History
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 (HJ12 RYT) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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 (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.
HJ12 RYT Mileage History
- 10/05/202356,569 mi
- 25/04/202457,693 mi+1,124 mi
- 07/05/202557,948 mi+255 mi
- 08/05/202557,950 mi+2 mi
- 13/07/202658,081 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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