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DG61 BWJ

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,981 mi
Last recorded138,981 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 138,981 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 138,918 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 130,582 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output - XENON optimum performance in decline (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 125,056 miles

Front undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 112,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 89,292 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 79,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,943 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 67,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,378 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 48,378 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,945 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,051 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DG61 BWJ is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG61 BWJ, 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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What year was DG61 BWJ registered?

DG61 BWJ is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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