2016 DS DS4 MOT pass rate: 72.0% (6,708 tests)
Is the 2016 DS4 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.1% -8.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 72.4% -8.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.4% -11.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 DS4
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, chassis, structure | 779 | 19.1% |
| 2 | Suspension | 729 | 17.9% |
| 3 | Tyres | 725 | 17.8% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 620 | 15.2% |
| 5 | Brakes | 615 | 15.1% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 248 | 6.1% |
All DS4 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,412 | 69.0% | -9.7 pts | 65,934 |
| 2016 (this page) | 6,708 | 72.0% | -9.3 pts | 60,421 |
| 2017 | 2,911 | 75.9% | -8.1 pts | 51,226 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 DS DS4 reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 72.0% of their MOT tests (6,708 tests, 2023–2025), -9.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 60,421 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 DS4?
The median tested example shows 60,421 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2016 DS4?
In this cohort petrols pass 74.5% of tests against 71.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.