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YP13 VBU

2013 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,357 mi
Last recorded113,357 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C460,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,357 miles

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached grille loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 113,349 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached grille loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant below min mark

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 111,378 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 111,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 107,667 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 107,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,698 miles

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,481 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 45,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YP13 VBU is a 2013 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP13 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP13 VBU registered?

YP13 VBU is a 2013 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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