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YJ13 TCY

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,225 mi
Last recorded74,225 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 TCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 74,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v boot clip come 0ff (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2025 73,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2024 69,293 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 69,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 63,821 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 63,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,798 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, tyre badly cracked on outer shoulder. Advise:- Replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,728 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 44,728 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2018 37,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Mar 2018 37,014 miles

Brake performance not tested front pad below 1.5mm (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm + tyre is perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear rear seats + belts not tested due to items in boot

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,736 miles

Coolant expansion bottle cap missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 31,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,113 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 25,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

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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YJ13 TCY is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YJ13 TCY, 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 YJ13 TCY registered?

YJ13 TCY is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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