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YJ13 XLS

2013 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 XLS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 61,661 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 61,661 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,956 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 57,956 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,459 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 29 Aug 2024 54,458 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,714 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 50,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 45,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,931 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,308 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jun 2018 29,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2017 23,370 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (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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YJ13 XLS is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Black 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 YJ13 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

YJ13 XLS is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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