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SL13 CXU

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,800 mi
Last recorded125,800 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 CXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 125,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2024 113,974 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 113,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,744 miles

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

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 93,634 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

coolant low

Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, 215/55/R16, outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 215/55/R16, outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under body guards fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 85,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, 215/55/R16, outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 215/55/R16, outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under body guards fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,031 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,566 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 72,795 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 67,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,055 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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SL13 CXU is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL13 CXU, 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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What year was SL13 CXU registered?

SL13 CXU is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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