2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Citroen DS4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,524 MOT tests in 2024. 53.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time53.4%
Failed or needed repairs46.6%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,524 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
    319 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    127 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    94 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Suspension22.3%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Tyres12.8%
  5. Body & chassis11.4%
  6. Steering6.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Citroen DS4?

In 2024, 53.4% of 2013 Citroen DS4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,524 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Citroen DS4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Citroen DS4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).