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AY13 GZJ

2013 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,752 mi
Last recorded160,752 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 GZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 160,752 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 160,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,076 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 155,075 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 150,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 141,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 140,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 109,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,029 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2018 64,024 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2017 54,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,711 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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AY13 GZJ is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY13 GZJ, 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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What year was AY13 GZJ registered?

AY13 GZJ is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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