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LX61 YEL

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,243 mi
Last recorded119,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 YEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 119,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 109,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,714 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,427 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 91,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,335 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,159 miles

rear tyres wearing low close too limit

slight split in front n/s wiper

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,156 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low close too limit

slight split in front n/s wiper

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,319 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,474 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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LX61 YEL is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX61 YEL, 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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LX61 YEL is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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