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FJ13 LXP

2013 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,077 mi
Last recorded85,077 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 LXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,077 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 85,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 73,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2025 73,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,057 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower oil leaks

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 60,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,481 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 51,481 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 45,866 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 45,866 miles

Offside 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 16 Mar 2018 40,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/45/18 95w x/l worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/18 95w x/l (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 35,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 95w x/l (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/45/18 95w x/l worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/18 95w x/l (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,773 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 28,773 miles

Offside 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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FJ13 LXP is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ13 LXP, 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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FJ13 LXP is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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