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FX13 VPA

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 VPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 103,190 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 103,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot get a clear view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joint (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,117 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Dec 2022 85,098 miles

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,067 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

offside front daytime running light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,432 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 17 Nov 2020 73,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspension ball joint(connects hub carrier to bottom arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre tread wearing low

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 24 May 2019 58,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 42,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 27,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,494 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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FX13 VPA is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 60,946 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 C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX13 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX13 VPA registered?

FX13 VPA is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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