DS DS4 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
82.7% pass rate
from 1,035 tests in 2021
(38% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.097% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (93% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.097% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.097% fail on Side repeaters
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes
    • 0.97% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.77% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.87% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.097% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.097% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.097% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.097% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.097% fail on Pedal
    • 0.097% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.097% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.097% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.097% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.097% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Body (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Doors
      • 0.097% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.097% fail on Catch
        • 0.097% fail on Hinge
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Steering
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.097% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.097% fail on Undertray
    • 0.097% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.097% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.097% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.097% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.097% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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