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GJ13 LYG

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,311 mi
Last recorded81,311 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 81,311 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 81,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 78,943 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,721 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 61,721 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,499 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,173 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 37,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 27,340 miles

Coolant level low

Front Tyres starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres perishing

Fail 31 May 2017 27,340 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero's (8.2.2)

Coolant level low

Front Tyres starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,485 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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GJ13 LYG is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ13 LYG, 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 GJ13 LYG registered?

GJ13 LYG is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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