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GV13 VPL

2013 Citroen DS4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,679 mi
Last recorded141,679 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 141,679 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 141,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 141,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,862 miles

N/S number plate light lens missing

N/S/F fog light trim missing

O/S C.V boot insecure

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel inner rim

Fail 7 Jun 2022 126,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S number plate light lens missing

N/S/F fog light trim missing

O/S C.V boot insecure

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel inner rim

Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 109,441 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 99,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 99,915 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 84,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm requires attention. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 54,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has cuts but not hitting ply cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 54,071 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has cuts but not hitting ply cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 31,784 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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GV13 VPL is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GV13 VPL, 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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GV13 VPL is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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