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BG61 SYY

2011 Citroen DS4

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,048 mi
Last recorded120,048 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 SYY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 120,048 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 120,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 113,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 113,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,907 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm / bald on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 106,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm / bald on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 91,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,227 miles

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,813 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,397 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer all four tyre sidewall damage

Fail 15 Jan 2019 67,397 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer all four tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,565 miles

Offside Rear Inner deep cut in tyre wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 58,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner deep cut in tyre wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,389 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 47,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/zr19 93y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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BG61 SYY is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 SYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG61 SYY is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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