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VU13 UWL

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,050 mi
Last recorded86,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 UWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,050 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 86,050 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,006 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 84,002 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,483 miles

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

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

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

Slight scratching on windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,172 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Slight scratching on windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,237 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 70,237 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,977 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,626 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 59,281 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 May 2019 51,390 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 40,191 miles

covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 28,380 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner 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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VU13 UWL is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue 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 VU13 UWL, 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 VU13 UWL registered?

VU13 UWL is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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