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HJ11 VZE

2011 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 VZE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 87,879 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,317 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 84,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,715 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,438 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 81,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,176 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 72,173 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,154 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2018 53,252 miles

hand brake on limit

Pass 2 May 2017 43,952 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 43,952 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,740 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 36,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,394 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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HJ11 VZE is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ11 VZE, 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 HJ11 VZE registered?

HJ11 VZE is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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