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A16 ARU

2013 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,512 mi
Last recorded53,512 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,512 miles

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

windscreen minor chip nearside

Pass 15 Nov 2024 51,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush minor deterioration

Offside Front Lower ball joint minor play detected

windscreen stone chip nearside

Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,838 miles

windscreen stone chipped nearside

Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,857 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5-3mm slight uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre wear inner

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,245 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge has nail in centre.

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 34,957 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 28,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 28,452 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 23,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2016 18,061 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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A16 ARU is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 65,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 ARU registered?

A16 ARU is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is A16 ARU safe to buy?

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