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BF13 LYZ

2013 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,603 mi
Last recorded122,603 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 105,750 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc heavily corroded and causing fluctuations on RBT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim but working.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc heavily corroded and causing fluctuations on RBT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort very low/barely working but efficiency requirements met.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 96,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc heavily corroded and causing fluctuations on RBT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim but working.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc heavily corroded and causing fluctuations on RBT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort very low/barely working but efficiency requirements met.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 85,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s&n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,823 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,534 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 44,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,143 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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BF13 LYZ is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Bronze 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 DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 65,091 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 DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF13 LYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF13 LYZ is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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