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EK13 VWM

2013 Citroen DS4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 VWM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,651 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 117,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,226 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 109,224 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 101,889 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 101,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,329 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 34,543 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 34,519 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,575 miles

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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EK13 VWM is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK13 VWM, 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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EK13 VWM is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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