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DE13 VYW

2013 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 VYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,451 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,416 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 82,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavy edge wear near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 73,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavy edge wear near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,638 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 64,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,869 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf,nsr,osr (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,901 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 9 May 2019 35,607 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 35,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on shoulders WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 27,416 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 4 May 2017 20,488 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 20,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 13,010 miles

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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DE13 VYW is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Red 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 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 DE13 VYW, 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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DE13 VYW is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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