2011 Citroen DS4 1.6L Diesel · LD61 SYW

The 2011 Citroen DS4 shows a pattern of reactive maintenance where faults are often addressed only following an MOT failure. The most recent test on March 31 2026 at 81,176 miles passed after a failure that revealed multiple electrical and mechanical issues. The tester flagged inoperative dipped beams and fog lights, a registration plate lamp, a cut on the offside front tyre, and a split nearside front drive shaft boot. While the vehicle currently passes, the recurring nature of lighting failures and minor tyre damage suggests a lack of proactive pre-inspection checks prior to the annual tests. At 81,176 miles over 15 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 5,400 miles per year. This low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is evident in the record. Specifically, in the 2024 test at 75,612 miles, the vehicle failed due to fractured rear coil springs and severely worn brake discs and pads. By the 2025 test, the suspension issues persisted with a new offside front track rod end showing excessive play and a fractured offside front coil spring. These failures indicate that suspension components are reaching the end of their life due to age rather than high mileage. The braking system shows a consistent history of wear and corrosion. From 2020 through 2026, the record repeatedly notes thin pads, pitted or scored discs, and binding rear calipers. The 2024 failure specifically highlighted rear brake pads less than 1.5mm thick and discs being seriously weakened by corrosion. Although these items appear to be replaced between tests, the trend of binding and rapid thinning suggests that the braking system is only maintained when components reach critical safety limits. A buyer should inspect the current state of the rear rotors and calipers to ensure the binding issues have not returned since the last service.