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SL13 CXV

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,194 mi
Last recorded101,194 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 101,194 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 98,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 65,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect but very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge overall low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 65,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush let go on bonding and dropped down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect but very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge overall low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,706 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 45,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 34,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 34,824 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 29,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 27,140 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake effort uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 16,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake effort uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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SL13 CXV is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue 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 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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

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

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