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LJ61 CLV

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,305 mi
Last recorded78,305 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 CLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,718 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,718 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,162 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,150 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,987 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 61,974 miles

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,415 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 60,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 56,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,006 miles

both front tyres,near wear indicators.

nearside rear tyre,ageing cracks around tyre walls.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 45,281 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 45,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,449 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 40,448 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working unit in door mirror/broken (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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 CLV is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ61 CLV, 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 LJ61 CLV registered?

LJ61 CLV is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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