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DY13 VZH

2013 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,532 mi
Last recorded203,532 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 VZH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 203,532 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking @ turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Foglight has a crack but still works.

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

Offside Front Has nail in tread doesn't seem to be punctured at this time.

Fail 4 Mar 2025 203,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking @ turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Foglight has a crack but still works.

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

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

Offside Front Has nail in tread doesn't seem to be punctured at this time.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 192,893 miles

Central Rear areas of corrosion to chassis, however none within prescribed areas and none considered excessive at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked/damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip X2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 192,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear areas of corrosion to chassis, however none within prescribed areas and none considered excessive at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked/damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip X2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 181,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 181,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 166,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front day light running light inop

general oil seeps

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight lift in front shocks

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front day light running light inop

Offside Rear wheel dragging

general oil seeps

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight lift in front shocks

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 139,968 miles

Front discs very poor on inner edges

N/S/F daytime running light not working

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to both O/S wheels and tyres on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2020 139,968 miles

Front discs very poor on inner edges

N/S/F daytime running light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to both O/S wheels and tyres on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2019 122,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,866 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and slight miss shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,438 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend attention soon (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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DY13 VZH is a 2013 Citroen DS4 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 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 DY13 VZH, 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 DY13 VZH registered?

DY13 VZH is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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