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SK13 BYR

2013 Citroen DS4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,489 mi
Last recorded86,489 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 BYR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,489 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 86,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 78,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,938 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes slight deterioration

Fail 5 Jan 2023 68,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes slight deterioration

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,326 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 51,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding 30kg brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc signs of excessive heat build up

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,680 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 42,680 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))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 25,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, but no cords exposed

Fail 18 Feb 2017 25,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, but no cords exposed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,740 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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SK13 BYR is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK13 BYR, 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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SK13 BYR is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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