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UD13 BAR

2013 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,180 mi
Last recorded123,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUD13 BAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 114,282 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 114,282 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 98,619 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 98,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 90,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,677 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 87,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,131 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged appears to have slight lump or distortion … cannot tell if structure impaired or damaged … advise replace …. benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 79,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged appears to have slight lump or distortion … cannot tell if structure impaired or damaged … advise replace …. benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,425 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 76,423 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,842 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 72,842 miles

Steering system excessively rough on lock to lock test steering wheel juddering excessively (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel centre cap missing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Coolant leak water stain on engine components ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)

all four brake disc has surface corrosion

engine pulley belt worn

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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UD13 BAR is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UD13 BAR, 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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UD13 BAR is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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