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NL13 AVE

2013 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,669 mi
Last recorded133,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 133,669 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 133,659 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 124,611 miles

offside front daytime running light not working

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2022 124,607 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front daytime running light not working

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2021 116,204 miles

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

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

offside front daytime running not working

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2021 116,204 miles

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

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

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

offside front daytime running not working

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,091 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,148 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm. Tyre also distorted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,863 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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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NL13 AVE is a 2013 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NL13 AVE, 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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NL13 AVE is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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