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BV13 RFY

2013 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 RFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,201 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,509 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 106,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 99,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,124 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 92,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,411 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,409 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 84,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,715 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 54,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs worn all round

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,514 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside 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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BV13 RFY is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV13 RFY, 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 BV13 RFY registered?

BV13 RFY is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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