CITROEN C4 MOT pass rate
67.6% of 185,948 CITROEN C4 MOT tests pass.
At 67.6%, The C4 passes slightly less often than the average across all CITROEN models (71.7%).
The CITROEN C4 passes 67.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN C4 tested at 0–3 years pass 87.7% of the time, compared with just 58.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 87.7% | 3,371 | 22,806 miles |
| 3–6 years | 84.8% | 11,059 | 40,243 miles |
| 6–10 years | 71.3% | 80,586 | 75,384 miles |
| 10–15 years | 62.9% | 64,659 | 95,184 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.2% | 26,273 | 105,435 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C4
The most common reason the CITROEN C4 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 36.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 30.2% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 22.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 13.9% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 9.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS — 88.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN C4?
- 67.6% of CITROEN C4 MOT tests pass, based on 185,948 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C4?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C4 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN C4's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.