Citroen C4 MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Citroen C4 passed 60.3% of its first MOT tests, from 140,205 tests in Great Britain. That is 11.1 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Citroen C4 MOT failures
The area that failed most often was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, affecting 18.7% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 18.7% vs 11.3%
- Suspension 11.8% vs 8.9%
- Brakes 8.7% vs 6.8%
- Tyres 8.3% vs 6.3%
- Body, chassis, structure 8.2% vs 3.4%
- Visibility 6.1% vs 4.8%
- Steering 3.6% vs 1.8%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 3.2% vs 3.1%
- Joints 6.3% vs 1.4%
- Headlamp aim 5.4% vs 3.3%
- Stop lamp 4.6% vs 2.2%
- Tyres: condition 4.3% vs 3.7%
- Tread depth 4.1% vs 2.6%
- Headlamp 4.1% vs 2.2%
- Registration plate lamp(s) 4.0% vs 1.3%
- Washers 4.0% vs 2.5%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 6.1% |
| Stop lamp: Not working | 4.2% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 3.9% |
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 3.7% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 3.7% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3.5% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 3.3% |
| Headlamp: Not working on dipped beam | 3.0% |
| Headlamp aim: Projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 2.6% |
| Track rod end: Ball joint has excessive play | 2.5% |
Citroen C4 pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 81.1% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 48.1% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 81.1% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 65.5% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 54.4% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 48.1% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 110,506 | 59.8% |
| Petrol | 29,686 | 62.2% |
Most common Citroen C4 advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 23.7%
- Brake discs 17.7%
- Brake pads 9.9%
- Vehicle 9.6%
- Tyres: condition 8.9%
- Pins and bushes 8.4%
- Engine oil leaks 5.5%
- Exhaust system 3.2%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C4?
In 2023, 60.3% of Citroen C4 MOT tests were passed first time, from 140,205 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Citroen C4?
The most common failure area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, which caused 18.7% of tests to fail. Next came suspension (11.8%) and brakes (8.7%).
Is the Citroen C4 reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 60.3% is 11.1 points below the average and ranks 93 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Citroen C4's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.