CITROEN C4 CACTUS MOT pass rate
80.5% of 29,849 CITROEN C4 CACTUS MOT tests pass.
The C4 CACTUS passes its MOT 80.5% of the time — well above the average across all CITROEN models, which sits at 71.7%.
The CITROEN C4 CACTUS has a pass rate of 80.5%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 94.5% at 0–3 years to 76.5% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.5% | 309 | 27,228 miles |
| 3–6 years | 85.0% | 13,401 | 36,048 miles |
| 6–10 years | 76.5% | 16,131 | 54,325 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C4 CACTUS
The most common reason the CITROEN C4 CACTUS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.8% | Not working on dipped beam |
| Visibility | 28.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 25.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 19.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 12.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 0.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN C4 CACTUS?
- 80.5% of CITROEN C4 CACTUS MOT tests pass, based on 29,849 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C4 CACTUS?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C4 CACTUS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
- Does this show the CITROEN C4 CACTUS'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.