Common problems by part
DS DS4 road wheels problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 10,290 MOT tests · Updated
At 10 years, 0.7 in 100 MOT tests of the DS DS4 failed on road wheels, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 10,290 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 68 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 13 years and at every older age seen
- MOT tests at 10 years: 10,290 for the DS DS4
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.7 fails per 100 MOT tests at 10 years, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 10 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A road wheels fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
DS DS4 road wheels fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1,404 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| 6 | 3,791 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 7 | 5,714 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 8 | 7,546 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 9 | 10,250 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| 10 | 10,290 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| 11 | 9,362 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| 12 | 6,809 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| 13 | 3,170 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
All first-use years of the DS DS4 pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the road wheels at 10 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Road wheel condition: slightly distorted: 1.1 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.8. Road wheel slightly distorted MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Road wheel condition: slightly distorted.
Check one DS DS4, not the average
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- Check a DS DS4's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- MOT advisory checker Paste an advisory or defect to read DVSA's wording, its grade and what tends to happen at the next MOT.
Other DS DS4 problems
Road wheels on rival models
- Volkswagen Golf road wheels problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 10 years, against 0.7 for the DS DS4 (241,713 MOT tests)
- BMW 1 Series road wheels problems: 1.2 per 100 MOT tests at 10 years, against 0.7 for the DS DS4 (131,198 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class road wheels problems: 0.8 per 100 MOT tests at 10 years, against 0.7 for the DS DS4 (72,287 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the DS DS4 have more road wheels problems than other cars?
0.7 in 100 MOT tests at 10 years, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 10,290 MOT tests).
How common are DS DS4 road wheels problems?
0.7 in 100 MOT tests at 10 years failed on road wheels, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 10,290 MOT tests).
At what age do DS DS4 road wheels fails start?
13 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 3,170 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 58,336 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare