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BV13 SSX

2013 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,046 mi
Last recorded143,046 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 SSX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 143,046 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 May 2026 143,044 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 133,912 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 125,099 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 125,082 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 114,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 101,922 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 101,922 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 91,225 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 73,024 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,421 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 69,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,229 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 55,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BV13 SSX is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BV13 SSX, 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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BV13 SSX is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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