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SB13 XYO

2013 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 XYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 98,694 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 98,654 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 94,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,213 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arms rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Support bar on side of subframe missing but not required

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe attachment corroded & has hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 40% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 86,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, bulbs not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both, wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Been chafing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arms rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 40% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Strain boot split through (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 76,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and also tear to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Strain boot split through (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,285 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2022 65,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,233 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,492 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front very small tear in centre of blade wiper faint smear line

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 20 Aug 2020 47,492 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front very small tear in centre of blade wiper faint smear line

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,450 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 43,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,487 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 21,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 14,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,417 miles

cant fully inspect rear seat belts as seats down

engine and under covers fitted

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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SB13 XYO is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB13 XYO, 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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SB13 XYO is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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