MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Citroen » C4 » 2008

Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
49.7% pass rate
from 15,366 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0065% fail on Switch
    • 0.79% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.059% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.020% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.046% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.026% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.026% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.020% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.0065% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0065% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Springs
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.078% fail on Mounting
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (19% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.92% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Bellows (24 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0065% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.085% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.065% fail on Axles (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (15% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (14% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0065% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0065% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0065% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0065% fail on Pivot
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Parking brake control (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Electronic parking brake (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.43% fail on Pedal (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.10% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
    • 0.0065% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0065% fail on Servos
    • 0.0065% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0065% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0065% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.0065% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.35% fail on Seats (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Chassis (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Chassis condition (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Doors (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Catch
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's door (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Pillar
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.085% fail on Panel (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Body condition
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Engine mounting condition (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.046% fail on Other boot lid component (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Fuel system (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Tank
      • 0.0065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0065% fail on System
    • 0.052% fail on Cabs (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0065% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0065% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0065% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0065% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.013% fail on Floor
    • 0.013% fail on Passenger compartment (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0065% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0065% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0065% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0065% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Other emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0065% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0065% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0065% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0065% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0065% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.039% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.039% fail on Undertray
  • 4.2% fail on Steering (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0065% fail on Other components
        • 0.0065% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0065% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0065% fail on Components
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pump (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
      • 0.020% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.033% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.072% fail on Requirements (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment
    • 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0065% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0065% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0065% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0065% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0065% fail on Doors
      • 0.0065% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0065% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0065% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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

    Search Good Garages