DS DS4 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The DS DS4 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 69 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 429 of 442, and 33.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is joints (8.4% of tests).
Ranked 429 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,462 DS DS4s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 33.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the DS DS4 is 45% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
33.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,200
Typical age at test: 8 years
DS DS4 MOT failure rate by age
Most common DS DS4 MOT faults
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4% of tests
What the DS DS4 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 10.3% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Body and structure | 10.0% | ▲ 6.2× as often |
| Suspension | 8.1% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Tyres | 7.9% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 6.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Visibility | 4.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 0.9% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 35% less often |
What MPG does the DS DS4 do?
Official economy for the DS DS4 ranges from 47.9 to 74.3mpg across the 28 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2015–2018). A typical petrol version manages 55.4mpg and a typical diesel 68.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a DS DS4?
Any DS DS4 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A DS DS4 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
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Official figures for 28 versions sold in the UK between 2015 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
47.9–74.3 mpg
CO2
100–138 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS4 BlueHDi 120 S&S (17'' wheels)M6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 74.3 mpg | 100g | £200 |
| DS4 BlueHDi 120 S&S (18'' wheels)M6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 72.4 mpg | 103g | £200 |
| DS4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 S&S (18'' wheels)M6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 72.4 mpg | 103g | £200 |
| DS4 BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (17 inch wheels) 10/16 production onwardsA6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 70.6 mpg | 105g | £200 |
| DS4 BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (18 inch wheels) production up to 09/16A6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 108g | £200 |
| DS4 BlueHDi 150 S&S (18'' wheels)(production up to 12/15)M6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 72.4 mpg | 103g | £200 |
| DS4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (18 inch wheels) production up to 09/16A6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 108g | £200 |
| DS4 BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (18 inch wheels) 10/16 production onwardsA6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 111g | £200 |
| DS4 BlueHDi 150 S&S (18'' wheels)(01/16 production onwards)M6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 111g | £200 |
| DS4 BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6A6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| DS4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (18 inch wheels) 10/16 production onwardsA6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 111g | £200 |
| DS4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6A6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| DS4 PureTech 130 S&S (17'' wheels)(10/15 production onwards)M6 · listed 2017 | Petrol | 57.6 mpg | 114g | £200 |
| DS4 PureTech 130 S&S (18'' wheels)(10/15 production onwards)M6 · listed 2017 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 116g | £200 |
| DS4 THP 165 S&S EAT6A6 · listed 2017 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 130g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 28 versions.
What a DS DS4 costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 55.4mpg…
- diesel, typical official 68.9mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the DS DS4 reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the DS DS4 is 45% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 69 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the DS DS4?
The most common MOT fault is “Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, found in 8.4% of tests. It fails on body and structure and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the DS DS4 do?
Official economy for the DS DS4 ranges from 47.9 to 74.3mpg across the 28 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2015–2018). A typical petrol version manages 55.4mpg and a typical diesel 68.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a DS DS4?
Any DS DS4 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A DS DS4 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
›How many DS DS4s fail their MOT?
33.1% of DS DS4s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the DS DS4 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.