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FR13 VLA

2013 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,768 mi
Last recorded45,768 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 VLA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,779 miles

Nearside front fog lamp cover is missing and lamp is ;oose

Fail 31 Jul 2025 35,779 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp cover is missing and lamp is ;oose

Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 33,071 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 33,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 29,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 27,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,805 miles

Offside Front wiper slightly smears

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 22,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 14,646 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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FR13 VLA is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FR13 VLA, 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 FR13 VLA registered?

FR13 VLA is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is FR13 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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