Citroen DS4 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen DS4. Check any DS4 by registration number below.

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66.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-17.8%

vs Citroen Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Citroen DS4 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen DS4 has an average MOT pass rate of 66.9%, which is 17.8 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your DS4 on the road.

The most common reasons a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your DS4 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Citroen DS4, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen DS4 performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 101 vehicles

67.3%Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

41.5%

2015

Based on 2,647 vehicles

72.4%Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

28.7%

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2014

Based on 5,436 vehicles

67.7%Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

32.4%

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2013

Based on 8,913 vehicles

62.8%Below Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

9.8%

Retest Rate

37.4%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2012

Based on 5,709 vehicles

63.3%Below Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

38.1%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2011

Based on 2,793 vehicles

61.5%Below Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

36.5%

0

Based on 14,221 vehicles

73.2%Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen DS4

The most common reasons a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

4.9%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.4%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.1%

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

3.7%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.5%

Citroen DS4 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

6.9%

Rear Nearside

5.9%

Rear Offside

4.0%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen DS4

Citroen DS4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen DS4 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen DS4?

The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen DS4 is 66.9% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Citroen DS4 are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (4.9%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.4%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Citroen DS4 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.9%, the Citroen DS4 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen DS4?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Citroen DS4?

Typical mileage for the Citroen DS4: 129,132 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used DS4 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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