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YC11 EKA

2011 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,937 mi
Last recorded49,937 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 EKA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 49,937 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 49,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,424 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 49,410 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 47,489 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 47,463 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight aim out but headlight level system bracket broken so headlighs will move up and down on the road (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot 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 Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot 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 13 Jun 2023 45,965 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 45,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 43,679 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 40,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 37,238 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 32,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,379 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)

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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YC11 EKA is a 2011 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC11 EKA, 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 YC11 EKA registered?

YC11 EKA is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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