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BJ61 OTU

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,412 mi
Last recorded100,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OTU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,412 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 100,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,211 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 93,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,427 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,666 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 86,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,208 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend to be replaced (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend to be replaced (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 67,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend to be replaced (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend to be replaced (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,905 miles

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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BJ61 OTU is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ61 OTU, 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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BJ61 OTU is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 October 2011.

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