DS DS4 MOT pass rate
75.8% of 6,807 DS DS4 MOT tests pass.
At 75.8%, The DS4 passes slightly less often than the average across all DS models (78.5%).
At 75.8%, The DS DS4 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 79.8% at 3–6 years to 75.6% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 79.8% | 297 | 43,613 miles |
| 6–10 years | 75.6% | 6,504 | 61,155 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the DS DS4
The most common reason the DS DS4 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 33.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.5% | Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| Body, chassis, structure | 28.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 25.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 24.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 24.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 2.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related DS models
- DS DS3 — 77.0% pass rate
- DS DS7 — 86.8% pass rate
- DS DS5 — 81.1% pass rate
- DS DS7 C-BACK PFRMNC — 84.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the DS DS4?
- 75.8% of DS DS4 MOT tests pass, based on 6,807 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the DS DS4?
- The most common reason the DS DS4 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 33.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps".
- Does this show the DS DS4's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the DS service history guide for how to check and keep one.