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SV13 YSM

2013 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,040 mi
Last recorded151,040 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 YSM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 151,040 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 145,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 145,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 130,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 122,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,778 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 107,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has cracking outer wall

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,614 miles

end of dipstick broken off

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

signs of oil leak from engine

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Apr 2017 86,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to chords on shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

end of dipstick broken off

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

signs of oil leak from engine

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,957 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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SV13 YSM is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV13 YSM, 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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SV13 YSM is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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