DS DS4 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
60.0% pass rate
from 3,848 tests in 2021
(53% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.026% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.026% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.026% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.026% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.026% fail on Spring saddle
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.052% fail on Shock absorbers (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.026% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Transmission (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Drive shafts (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Joints (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.078% fail on Undertray
    • 0.052% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.026% fail on Tank
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.026% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (88% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (85% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic parking brake (37 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.026% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.026% fail on Pedal
    • 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 8.8% fail on Tyres (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Tread depth (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.94% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
        • 0.026% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.052% fail on Power steering
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Pump
    • 0.026% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.73% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.49% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on NOx sensor
    • 0.052% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.70% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.052% fail on Airbags
      • 0.052% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.078% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.026% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.026% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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