2012 Citroen DS4 MOT pass rate: 62.0% (6,614 tests)
Is the 2012 DS4 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.8% -7.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 60.4% -10.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 60.3% -10.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 DS4
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,567 | 21.9% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,532 | 21.4% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,280 | 17.9% |
| 4 | Tyres | 943 | 13.2% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 656 | 9.2% |
| 6 | Steering | 481 | 6.7% |
All DS4 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,195 | 58.8% | -10.4 pts | 99,201 |
| 2012 (this page) | 6,614 | 62.0% | -9.3 pts | 97,884 |
| 2013 | 10,472 | 61.4% | -12.0 pts | 90,137 |
| 2014 | 6,499 | 66.4% | -9.4 pts | 79,990 |
| 2015 | 3,173 | 69.8% | -9.0 pts | 70,159 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Citroen DS4 reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 62.0% of their MOT tests (6,614 tests, 2023–2025), -9.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 97,884 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 DS4?
The median tested example shows 97,884 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.