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MV13 YSH

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 YSH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 127,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front steel wheel fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 123,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 110,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 110,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,947 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin These should be changed soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 75,548 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 61,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,653 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 46,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 27,686 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 27,684 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,335 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 26,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MV13 YSH is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MV13 YSH, 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 MV13 YSH registered?

MV13 YSH is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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