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VU13 UVX

2013 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,516 mi
Last recorded147,516 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 UVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 147,516 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Into caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil overfull

Pass 1 Jul 2025 138,756 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 138,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 130,053 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 117,195 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 117,195 miles

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

Central Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 109,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,656 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,629 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 92,629 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,129 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,417 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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VU13 UVX is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU13 UVX, 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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VU13 UVX is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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