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NV13 XLS

2013 Citroen DS4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,552 mi
Last recorded92,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 XLS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Small Hole Starting on CV Boot

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Passenger Side Outside Sidewall Has Small Chunk Missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver Side Tyre Very Close to Depth Markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,363 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 74,363 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides, boot in tact but clips snapped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 66,761 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 66,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 62,213 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 56,501 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,431 miles

Nearside Front Day Running Light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2019 50,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,315 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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NV13 XLS is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Bronze 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 DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 65,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV13 XLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV13 XLS is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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