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BN13 USZ

2013 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,405 mi
Last recorded81,405 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 USZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 81,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,366 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 79,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 77,004 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm across centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm across centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 74,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm across centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm across centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,681 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 69,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 64,013 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 63,962 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,735 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 57,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 39,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,161 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 30,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BN13 USZ is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN13 USZ, 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 BN13 USZ registered?

BN13 USZ is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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