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AK13 LJY

2013 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,918 mi
Last recorded153,918 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 153,918 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 153,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 139,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 124,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 114,344 miles

all brake pads unevenly worn

cv boots weeping

front o/s brake pads worn low/discs worn

n/s index lamp inop

n/s/r brake pads worn low/discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges and nailed treads

o/s/f wheel rim bead area damaged

o/s/r parking brake performance poor

rear index lamp cover /body trim loose/part insecure

wipers worn

Fail 7 Jul 2022 114,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adj/faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pads unevenly worn

cv boots weeping

front o/s brake pads worn low/discs worn

n/s index lamp inop

n/s/r brake pads worn low/discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges and nailed treads

o/s/f wheel rim bead area damaged

o/s/r parking brake performance poor

rear index lamp cover /body trim loose/part insecure

wipers worn

Pass 25 May 2021 102,709 miles

Rear centre seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 May 2021 102,709 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear centre seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,740 miles

Offside front tyre balding on inner edge

Rear centre seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,991 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,107 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.2mm

o/s/f tyre 2.2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,323 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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AK13 LJY is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 60,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK13 LJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK13 LJY is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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