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B25 YVE

2013 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,435 mi
Last recorded166,435 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 YVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 166,435 miles

radiator cross member holed and corroded

there is a knocking at front .suspect top strut mounts but no play found

Fail 29 Dec 2025 166,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

radiator cross member holed and corroded

there is a knocking at front .suspect top strut mounts but no play found

Pass 20 Jan 2025 158,497 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 158,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 147,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front panel support corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 136,332 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 136,332 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 119,948 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 113,667 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 113,667 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 105,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 93,373 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 93,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 77,094 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 77,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 46,420 miles

front and rear pads worn

screw o/s rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2016 46,419 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear pads worn

screw o/s rear tyre

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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B25 YVE is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B25 YVE, 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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B25 YVE is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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