2013 Citroën C4 · 42,259 MOT tests
2013 Citroën C4 reliability
2013 Citroën C4s fail 42.1% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 C4 years (42,259 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 42.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 79,785
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,259
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.3% of tests fail here (167% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.1%
- Suspension14.3%
- Brakes9.3%
- Tyres8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Steering4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.47%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4.58%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.41%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.51%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.78%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Citroën C4 reliable?
2013 Citroën C4s fail 42.1% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 C4 years (42,259 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.47% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.07% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Citroën C4 shows 79,785 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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