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BJ13 XVT

2013 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,278 mi
Last recorded120,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 XVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 120,278 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2025 112,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 99,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,682 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,985 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 76,985 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 63,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,360 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,892 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 33,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BJ13 XVT 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 BJ13 XVT, 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 BJ13 XVT registered?

BJ13 XVT is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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