2014 Citroën DS4 · 7,658 MOT tests
2014 Citroën DS4 reliability
2014 Citroën DS4s fail 39.7% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 DS4 years (7,658 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS4s: 42.3%)
- 39.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS4s: 42.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 74,035
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,658
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.3% of tests fail here (264% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Citroën DS4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18%
- Suspension12.3%
- Tyres9.9%
- Body, chassis and structure9.3%
- Brakes8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Steering2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.76%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.79%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.93%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.09%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.18%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.78%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.77%)
Is a 2014 Citroën DS4 reliable?
2014 Citroën DS4s fail 39.7% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 DS4 years (7,658 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Citroën DS4 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.76% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (6.79% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Citroën DS4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Citroën DS4 shows 74,035 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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