Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
48.0% pass rate
from 2,666 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.075% fail on Semaphore (42 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Arm (45 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.075% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 21% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Springs (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Coil springs (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.56% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.075% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Reservoirs (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Valves
    • 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.53% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.038% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.038% fail on Additional braking device
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Joints (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.98% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Passenger's seat (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.75% fail on Doors
      • 0.60% fail on Other passenger's door (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
        • 0.038% fail on Catch
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
      • 0.038% fail on Panel
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.038% fail on Tank
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.075% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Washers (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.2% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.038% fail on Pump
      • 0.038% fail on Rams
    • 0.26% fail on Steering play
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.64% fail on Size/type (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition (22% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.075% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.15% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Requirements
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Citroen C4 (2004 - 2010)
    Brave styling, decent quality interior and excellent crash test ratings. 1.6 HDi EGS qualifies for £30pa tax. Good compromise between ride and handling

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