2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen DS4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,073 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,073 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    67 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    39 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    29 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Suspension13.8%
  3. Brakes11.1%
  4. Tyres10.4%
  5. Body & chassis9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2015 Citroen DS4?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2015 Citroen DS4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,073 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen DS4?

The most common failure reasons were 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; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Citroen DS4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).