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SL61 FSD

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,313 mi
Last recorded81,313 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 FSD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 81,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 70,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,302 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 70,280 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,872 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both sides inner rack ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF worn bald to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre 2mm wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF worn bald to inner shoulder and showing secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre 3mm wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged NSR brake pipe not routed correctly and fouling axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both sides inner rack ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF outer CV boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF worn bald to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre 2mm wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OSF outer CV boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF worn bald to inner shoulder and showing secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre 3mm wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 66,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 62,688 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 62,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,718 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 59,718 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,109 miles

Engine clean, no reading available.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,109 miles

Engine clean, no reading available.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,045 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,737 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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SL61 FSD is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL61 FSD, 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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SL61 FSD is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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