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:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.1% -8.1 vs same-age |
75.1% visual scale |
| 2024 | 72.4% -8.8 vs same-age |
72.4% visual scale |
| 2025 | 68.4% -11.1 vs same-age |
68.4% visual scale |
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
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| # | 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
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| 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.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
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 the Open Government Licence v3.0.