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HX13 YFT

2013 Mercedes-benz Citan

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,967 mi
Last recorded142,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Citan94,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX13 YFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCitan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 142,967 miles

High level brake light not illuminating

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake lever not returning to its stop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 142,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

High level brake light not illuminating

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake lever not returning to its stop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 130,896 miles

0.5L oil added before MOT to bring up to minimum

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant below minimum in header tank

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever off stop on caliper

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Marginal (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very marginal pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 130,896 miles

0.5L oil added before MOT to bring up to minimum

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant below minimum in header tank

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever off stop on caliper

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Marginal (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very marginal pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 117,818 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant low

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not on stop

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 117,817 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant low

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not on stop

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 105,909 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 105,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,946 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 95,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pads on the metal. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads on the metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 95T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 86,304 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 86,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,369 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Windscreen wipers poor

coolant level low

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,820 miles

Slight drag on o/s/r wheel

Fail 8 Jul 2019 71,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight drag on o/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,769 miles

O/sf tyre worn on inside edge n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,123 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Citan?

Based on 181,008 MOT tests across 20,573 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
9,487
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,573
On UK Roads
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HX13 YFT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Citan in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Citan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 94,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Citan typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Citan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX13 YFT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Citan, first registered on 17 August 2013.

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