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LJ61 BGF

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 116,517 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 116,512 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,159 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,780 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 100,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,201 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,411 miles

Rear Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,631 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,631 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,221 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 55,394 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,446 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,577 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp aims on minimum

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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LJ61 BGF is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ61 BGF, 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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LJ61 BGF is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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