DS DS4 MOT Results

Registered in 2014

67.5% pass rate

from 2,343 tests in 2021

(45% worse than other 2014 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS4 is unusually good or bad.

13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.26% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.085% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.085% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.085% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.043% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.043% fail on Horn
7.9% fail on Tyres (65% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Tread depth (96% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Size/type
6.3% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.043% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.043% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.043% fail on Cable
- 2.6% fail on Brake performance (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.68% fail on Rbt
      - 0.64% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt
      - 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.43% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.38% fail on Electronic parking brake (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.13% fail on Pedal
- 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.13% fail on Reservoirs (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.043% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.043% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Transmission (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 5.7% fail on Joints (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.043% fail on Flexible couplings
  - 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.13% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.043% fail on Belts
- 0.21% fail on Undertray (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.043% fail on Hose
  - 0.043% fail on Pipe
- 0.043% fail on Doors
  - 0.043% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.043% fail on Door condition
5.8% fail on Visibility (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Wipers (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Washers
- 0.085% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.085% fail on Windscreen
4.6% fail on Suspension
- 3.1% fail on Springs (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Coil springs (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 3.1% fail on Coil spring (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.043% fail on Mounting
- 0.81% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.085% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.085% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.043% fail on Linkage
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.043% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.043% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
0.94% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.85% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.47% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.085% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.21% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.085% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.73% fail on Steering
- 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.55% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.043% fail on Steering arm
- 0.085% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.043% fail on Operation
  - 0.043% fail on Other components
- 0.043% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.043% fail on Steering rack
- 0.043% fail on Steering play
  - 0.043% fail on Steering rack
0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.21% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.21% fail on Condition
0.30% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.30% fail on Attachment
0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates