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SM61 BPY

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BPY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 144,501 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 144,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 141,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,457 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,891 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 111,890 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,877 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 104,876 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,127 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 96,126 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,342 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 86,341 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,169 miles

all four tyres worn

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,114 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack arm

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,953 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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SM61 BPY is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM61 BPY, 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 SM61 BPY registered?

SM61 BPY is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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