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VA13 DLU

2013 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 41,887 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 31,129 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark half way (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake high

Pass 12 Feb 2024 25,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 22,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 22,670 miles

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

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 19,147 miles

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Fail 27 Jan 2022 19,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds manufacturers limit of 0.51 - 1/m. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,905 miles

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Fail 27 Jan 2021 15,897 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds manufacturers plated limit of 0.51 - 1/m. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 15,075 miles

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 13,584 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 13,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 11,657 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 11,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished/cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2017 9,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,602 miles

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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VA13 DLU is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VA13 DLU, 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 VA13 DLU registered?

VA13 DLU is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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