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NV13 BNF

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,149 mi
Last recorded154,149 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 BNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 154,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisy when turning (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear bumper damaged

windscreen scored

Fail 19 Aug 2024 154,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noise from shock absorber

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts noisy when turning (5.3.2 (c))

rear bumper damaged

windscreen scored

Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,452 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot ()

noise from engine/gearbox

windscreen scored

Fail 8 Aug 2023 135,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working blades not tested (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot ()

noise from engine/gearbox

windscreen scored

Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,402 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen scored

Fail 4 Aug 2022 118,402 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

screen scored

Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,418 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm 215/50x17

Fail 20 Aug 2021 105,414 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm 215/50x17

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,637 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,636 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,543 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both and blades not tested for clearing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 46,312 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 45,705 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,992 miles

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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NV13 BNF is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 NV13 BNF, 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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NV13 BNF is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 August 2013.

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