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OY13 BVU

2013 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 59,998 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 59,991 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,751 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 59,751 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,182 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 59,175 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 55,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 53,218 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 53,218 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,746 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 46,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,820 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear tyres worn close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,943 miles

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

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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OY13 BVU is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY13 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY13 BVU registered?

OY13 BVU is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is OY13 BVU safe to buy?

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