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DN61 XEW

2011 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,017 mi
Last recorded116,017 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 XEW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 116,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 115,147 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 115,147 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,377 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,370 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 94,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 94,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,560 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 82,560 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,677 miles

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

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

coolant low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,199 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 56,199 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 40,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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DN61 XEW is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Grey 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 DN61 XEW, 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 DN61 XEW registered?

DN61 XEW is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 26 December 2011.

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