2011 Citroën DS4 · 4,020 MOT tests
2011 Citroën DS4 reliability
2011 Citroën DS4s fail 45.4% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 DS4 years (4,020 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS4s: 42.3%)
- 45.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS4s: 42.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 95,028
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,020
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.5% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Citroën DS4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.3%
- Suspension17.1%
- Brakes12.1%
- Tyres11%
- Body, chassis and structure8.5%
- Steering5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.01%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.04%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.63%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.08%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.35%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.41%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.9%)
Is a 2011 Citroën DS4 reliable?
2011 Citroën DS4s fail 45.4% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 DS4 years (4,020 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Citroën DS4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.66% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.01% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (6.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Citroën DS4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Citroën DS4 shows 95,028 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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