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AE63 FRN

2013 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,164 mi
Last recorded140,164 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 FRN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 140,164 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 140,160 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners etc from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 126,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox bracket broken.

Fail 21 Nov 2024 126,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18. (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust backbox bracket broken.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box. Support strap broken. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

steering lock/ignition key worn

Fail 21 Nov 2023 112,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box. Support strap broken. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

steering lock/ignition key worn

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,106 miles

Parking Brake Efficiency 18% and no "Lock-Out" on both sides.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Corroded by up to 50% of working surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 225/45r18. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 96,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking Brake Efficiency 18% and no "Lock-Out" on both sides.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Corroded by up to 50% of working surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,768 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,570 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,570 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake switch broken/insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2019 36,069 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 36,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 25,762 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 25,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 16,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 9,831 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

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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AE63 FRN is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE63 FRN, 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 AE63 FRN registered?

AE63 FRN is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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