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SV13 YSW

2013 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,432 mi
Last recorded121,432 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 YSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 121,432 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 116,247 miles

lower radiator support panel corroded and holed at front subframe

Pass 26 Jun 2024 111,768 miles

number plate lamp inop

Fail 26 Jun 2024 111,768 miles

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

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

number plate lamp inop

Pass 18 Jul 2023 107,704 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 107,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush popped out off arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper handbrake lever jammed on on the on postion (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has been run flat advise new tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2022 105,119 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 104,895 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,893 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,339 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 79,392 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 79,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 58,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 58,712 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SV13 YSW is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV13 YSW, 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 SV13 YSW registered?

SV13 YSW is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 May 2013.

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