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GRZ 8493

2013 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,048 mi
Last recorded116,048 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 8493
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,048 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 116,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear floor undertray loose

Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,757 miles

Offside Rear undertray slightly loose

Fail 26 Mar 2025 108,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake backing plate insecure and rubbing on disc (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Rear undertray slightly loose

Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injectors chuffing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner back plate broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,193 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 89,193 miles

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 83,948 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,496 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,598 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 36,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 36,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 21,571 miles

under trays fitted

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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GRZ 8493 is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel 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 GRZ 8493, 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 GRZ 8493 registered?

GRZ 8493 is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 December 2013.

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