2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen DS4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,190 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,190 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    151 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    67 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    55 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.1%
  2. Suspension17.8%
  3. Brakes13.3%
  4. Tyres10.5%
  5. Body & chassis10.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Steering3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%

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 2014 Citroen DS4?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2014 Citroen DS4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,190 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Citroen DS4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).