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YR61 LAE

2011 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,858 mi
Last recorded92,858 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS469,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 LAE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 92,858 miles

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 81,619 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 81,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 68,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,998 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,998 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,998 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,334 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 62,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,673 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,065 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 44,065 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,484 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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YR61 LAE 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 64.7%.

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 YR61 LAE, 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 YR61 LAE registered?

YR61 LAE is a 2011 Citroen DS4, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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