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DS04 PAF

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,439 mi
Last recorded137,439 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 PAF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,439 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 137,439 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,811 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,797 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 99,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,624 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (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 25 Sep 2019 88,724 miles

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

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

damage to near side sill

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,629 miles

2 front lower arms have movement in bushes /cracks

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

brake fluid low

engine covers / under trays

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/ outer sill has damage

n/s/r fog light loose

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes slightly sticking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,341 miles

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

front wiper blades just in limit

n/s/f link bar has play

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,134 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,134 miles

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,712 miles

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

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

engine / under car covers fitted

front wipers

Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car engnie cover loose

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car engnie cover loose

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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DS04 PAF is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS04 PAF, 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 DS04 PAF registered?

DS04 PAF is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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