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YK13 HTE

2013 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,303 mi
Last recorded105,303 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 HTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,303 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS+OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,390 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS+OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,514 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear most seats folded flat out of use, unable to inspect seat belts and buckles

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 83,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear most seats folded flat out of use, unable to inspect seat belts and buckles

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All second row seats occupied by child seats Third row seats folded flat at time of test, belts not inspected ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge slightly scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush unbounded/split/perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort much lower than nearside rear

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Weak and damp (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort much lower than nearside but still met requirements

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, perished, nail in tread and scrubbed slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rearmost row of seats folded flat at time of test. Belts not inspected

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres soft when presented for test (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort much lower than nearside but still met requirements

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, perished, nail in tread and scrubbed slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rearmost row of seats folded flat at time of test. Belts not inspected

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Excessively dirty (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres soft when presented for test (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,943 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray loose/fixings damaged

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat secured in with belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort much lower than nearside but met minimum test requirements

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbed inner edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats folded flat at time of test with interior full of owners belongings. Rearmost seat belts not inspected ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 65,943 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs, inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Undertray loose/fixings damaged

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat secured in with belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort much lower than nearside but met minimum test requirements

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbed inner edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats folded flat at time of test with interior full of owners belongings. Rearmost seat belts not inspected ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 44,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front blades deteriorating

oil level close to minimum

Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,278 miles

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

coolant level low

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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YK13 HTE is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YK13 HTE, 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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YK13 HTE is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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