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EL13 ASL

2013 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,639 mi
Last recorded117,639 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 ASL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 117,639 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 117,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,211 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2024 98,211 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2024 98,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault auto parking fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil level too high. smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine fault repair required/service light on

Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,163 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,799 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,340 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 58,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,196 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,045 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 26,122 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 26,122 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EL13 ASL is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 EL13 ASL, 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 EL13 ASL registered?

EL13 ASL is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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