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SP61 XEM

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,033 mi
Last recorded113,033 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XEM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 113,033 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 113,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 108,863 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,526 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2020 81,526 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 67,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn more than o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear front axle bushes heavily perished

both rear tyres cracked between treads

Fail 13 Sep 2017 48,534 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear front axle bushes heavily perished

both rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 29 Aug 2016 44,308 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 44,304 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SP61 XEM 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 68.8%.

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 SP61 XEM, 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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SP61 XEM is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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