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GJ61 VCL

2011 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,024 mi
Last recorded187,024 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VCL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 187,024 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 187,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 175,109 miles

Front Bumper Damaged.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 175,001 miles

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

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

Front Bumper Damaged.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 162,105 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 3 Aug 2022 141,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,527 miles

damage to under tray

Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,744 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,290 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 May 2017 50,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,898 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,046 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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GJ61 VCL is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ61 VCL, 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 GJ61 VCL registered?

GJ61 VCL is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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