2013 Citroën DS4 · 12,624 MOT tests
2013 Citroën DS4 reliability
2013 Citroën DS4s fail 44.1% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 DS4 years (12,624 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS4s: 42.3%)
- 44.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS4s: 42.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 84,855
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,624
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 10.1% of tests fail here (209% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 18% 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 DS4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.5%
- Suspension15.7%
- Tyres10.5%
- Brakes10.3%
- Body, chassis and structure10.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Steering3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.49%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.39%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.94%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.86%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.42%
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 (21.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.64%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.24%)
Is a 2013 Citroën DS4 reliable?
2013 Citroën DS4s fail 44.1% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 DS4 years (12,624 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Citroën DS4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.49% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.39% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (6.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Citroën DS4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Citroën DS4 shows 84,855 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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