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BG13 XLO

2013 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,446 mi
Last recorded93,446 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XLO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 85,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 74,695 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 46,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,435 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,810 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 31,635 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall split

headlight aim adjuster set to zero

Fail 25 May 2017 26,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall split

headlight aim adjuster set to zero

Pass 21 May 2016 21,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BG13 XLO is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG13 XLO, 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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What year was BG13 XLO registered?

BG13 XLO is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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