CITROEN C4 SENSE MOT pass rate
85.3% of 2,294 CITROEN C4 SENSE MOT tests pass.
The C4 SENSE passes its MOT 85.3% of the time — well above the average across all CITROEN models, which sits at 71.7%.
The CITROEN C4 SENSE passes its MOT 85.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 85.0% at 0–3 years versus 85.9% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 85.0% | 1,661 | 26,774 miles |
| 3–6 years | 85.9% | 633 | 31,694 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C4 SENSE
The most common reason the CITROEN C4 SENSE fails its MOT is visibility — present in 69.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 69.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 16.0% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 12.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.2% | Too low |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | Not functioning as intended |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 0.2% | Fixing missing |
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 SENSE?
- 85.3% of CITROEN C4 SENSE MOT tests pass, based on 2,294 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C4 SENSE?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C4 SENSE fails its MOT is visibility — present in 69.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the CITROEN C4 SENSE'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.