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R40 EMW

2020 Citroen DS4

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,815 mi
Last recorded42,815 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 EMW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,815 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 83,485 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 83,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 31,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 31,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 19,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,692 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint in hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 11,582 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,368 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 72,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track arm to track rod end locking nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,514 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 68,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 64,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 59,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 54,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,229 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 41,229 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,192 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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R40 EMW is a 2020 Citroen DS4 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R40 EMW, 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 6 years old, this Citroen DS4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R40 EMW is a 2020 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 June 2020.

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