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K26 AEL

2017 Citroen DS4

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 151,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly loose

Pass 14 Jan 2026 66,925 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 66,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 146,145 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 146,145 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose bolt missing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 50,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 50,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 136,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm + Worn Inner Edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,885 miles

Both front top mounts slight movement Offside shocker slight damp

Pass 2 Feb 2023 130,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 33,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 33,452 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,273 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,446 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,533 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 76,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,303 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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K26 AEL is a 2017 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K26 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 9 years old, this Citroen DS4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K26 AEL is a 2017 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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