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GJ61 VCM

2011 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,209 mi
Last recorded148,209 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 148,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 137,187 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2023 128,249 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Pat fluid tank has slight dampness evidence of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both brake pipe/union slightly corroded at rear brake hoses

Fail 7 Aug 2023 128,248 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Pat fluid tank has slight dampness evidence of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both brake pipe/union slightly corroded at rear brake hoses

Pass 5 Aug 2022 117,968 miles

Both Front Inner Rack Joints Have Slight Movement

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,070 miles

Offside daytime running light inoperative

Fail 27 Jul 2021 109,070 miles

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

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

Offside daytime running light inoperative

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,144 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CASTLING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,740 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split in middle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 86,740 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split in middle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 56,307 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 56,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,143 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VCM is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Bronze 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 GJ61 VCM, 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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GJ61 VCM is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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