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SM13 FYG

2013 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,421 mi
Last recorded103,421 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 FYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 103,421 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 103,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 91,890 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 91,890 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,345 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 80,342 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s washer poor

Fail 4 Jul 2022 69,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted calliper retracting spring (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and disc has a overheating mark (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s washer poor

Pass 26 Jun 2021 60,261 miles

n/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Jun 2021 60,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

n/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,719 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 52,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,464 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 38,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2017 15,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut inside wall

Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,625 miles

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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SM13 FYG is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM13 FYG, 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 SM13 FYG registered?

SM13 FYG is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is SM13 FYG safe to buy?

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