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DG61 VNV

2011 Citroen DS4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VNV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 117,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,226 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 90,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 73,614 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))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,669 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,397 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 57,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 52,360 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 52,360 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,863 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside registration lamp lens missing

Fail 20 Aug 2016 45,863 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside registration lamp lens missing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 34,378 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,462 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 60/70% worn

Nearside Rear 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 VNV is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 DG61 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

DG61 VNV is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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