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AY13 OVT

2013 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,744 mi
Last recorded86,744 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 OVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,556 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Mar 2025 83,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,636 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,620 miles

n/sf daytime running lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,857 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,726 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,377 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OVT is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

AY13 OVT is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2013.

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