2016 DS4 · 7,956 MOT tests
2016 DS4 reliability
2016 DS4s fail 30% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 DS4 years (7,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all DS4s: 29.4%)
- 30%
- first-time fail rate (all DS4s: 29.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 54,742
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,956
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9% of tests fail here (570% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 DS4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.4%
- Body, chassis and structure9%
- Tyres7%
- Suspension6.2%
- Brakes5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.61%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.49%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.64%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.73%
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 (18.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.34%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.85%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.84%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 DS4 reliable?
2016 DS4s fail 30% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 DS4 years (7,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 DS4 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.61% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.51% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 DS4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 DS4 shows 54,742 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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