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VU13 YSW

2013 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,504 mi
Last recorded43,504 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 YSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 43,504 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2026 43,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2025 38,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 31,511 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 31,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper blade poor

Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,079 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 YSW is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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 VU13 YSW registered?

VU13 YSW is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is VU13 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 YSW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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