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Citroen DS4 reliability by build year

Coverage 2011-20181 named generationHatchbackPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Citroen DS4 built around 2013: fails its MOT more often than average

Citroen DS4 models built around 2013 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

32% of MOT tests on Citroen DS4 models built around 2013 ended in a fail (retests included), against 25% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Citroen DS4 models built around 2013 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Citroen DS4's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Lighting

Worth checking

Inspect the lighting carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your DS4's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

DS4 Mk1

Mk1 (2011-2018)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

28.8% fail rate, built around 2016 (9 years old)

Likely between 24.7% and 33.3%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 20.8%)

From 427 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Citroen DS4.

See every build year for the Citroen DS4

By age

Citroen DS4 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Citroen DS4 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
42728.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
2,22430.4%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
3,81530.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
4,37132.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,51433.3%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
51334.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 14 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 12-year-old Citroen DS4 models

These issues come from 12-year-old Citroen DS4 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    28.5%
    Advisory: 1,648Fail: 236 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    20.9%
    Advisory: 1,016Fail: 316 (24% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    17.7%
    Advisory: 1,068Fail: 27 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Minor

    One of the number plate lights not working

    12.3%
    Advisory: 2Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    11.3%
    Advisory: 212Fail: 382 (64% of the times it was found)

Based on 4,371 MOT tests on 12-year-old Citroen DS4 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 12-year-old Citroen DS4 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Suspension + Tyres32%
  2. Brakes + Suspension30%
  3. Lighting + Suspension28%
  4. Brakes + Tyres27%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 2,434 MOT tests on Citroen DS4 cars built around 2013 (12 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

92%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · The same

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

19 recalls in all

18 of the 19 Citroen DS4 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 17 more

Top concerns

  • Fuel may leak
  • Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process.
  • On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing be

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Audi A7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.6%
    Dangerous
    5.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.3%

    Lower fail rate: 15.0%, against 32.4% for the Citroen DS4, both built around 2013.

    1,796 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  2. 2

    Lexus CT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.4%
    Dangerous
    5.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.2%

    Lower fail rate: 18.2%, against 32.4% for the Citroen DS4, both built around 2013.

    4,671 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  3. 3

    Toyota Prius

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3%
    Dangerous
    4.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    Lower fail rate: 21.3%, against 32.4% for the Citroen DS4, both built around 2013.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,569 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  4. 4

    Honda Fit

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.1%

    Lower fail rate: 16.1%, against 32.4% for the Citroen DS4, both built around 2013.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,015 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2013 (12 years old), the Citroen DS4 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 4,371 12-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Citroen DS4 ever sold: 13,864 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2013 (12 years old): 4,371 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.