2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 DS DS4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,238 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,238 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    158 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    64 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    34 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.0%
  2. Body & chassis11.6%
  3. Suspension9.0%
  4. Tyres8.9%
  5. Brakes8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.5%

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 2016 DS DS4?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2016 DS DS4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,238 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 DS DS4?

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

Is the 2016 DS 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).