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SL61 XPN

2011 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,355 mi
Last recorded145,355 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 XPN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 145,355 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 145,168 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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 139,516 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 139,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,731 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 133,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 127,423 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 123,930 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 123,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 123,817 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside body/sill damage

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2020 113,833 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 113,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,404 miles

Nearside body damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside body damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 96,462 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,960 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside body damage

Oil leak ()

Rear fog light loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,758 miles

n/s/r brake disc scored

Fail 17 Aug 2015 60,758 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,250 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 XPN is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XPN, 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 SL61 XPN registered?

SL61 XPN is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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