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NL13 VBJ

2013 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,326 mi
Last recorded109,326 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 109,326 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,164 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 93,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,225 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 85,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 79,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 64,705 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 64,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,749 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2018 52,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,841 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre beginning to perish

offside rear tyre beginning to perish

vehicle under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2016 31,414 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (+ edgewear) (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1i)

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 VBJ is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBJ, 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 NL13 VBJ registered?

NL13 VBJ is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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