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HV61 OBY

2011 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,525 mi
Last recorded73,525 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 73,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 68,720 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2024 68,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,286 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill area (Damaged/Deformed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service info shows

Pass 12 Sep 2020 60,054 miles

Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside lower outer under body sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service sign shows

Fail 12 Sep 2020 60,054 miles

Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside lower outer under body sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (Not Working) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service sign shows

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,262 miles

n/s verhicle damage

Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,050 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 36,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,821 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 28,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,054 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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HV61 OBY is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV61 OBY, 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 HV61 OBY registered?

HV61 OBY is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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