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Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
60.8% pass rate
from 9,790 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.061% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.092% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.051% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.051% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Springs (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Coil springs (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Coil spring (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (33% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (48% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.031% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.020% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.010% fail on Axles
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.041% fail on Cable
        • 0.020% fail on Lever
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (17% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.68% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic parking brake (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Lever (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Reservoirs (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.092% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.092% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.041% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.031% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Body (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Body condition (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Spare wheel (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Spare wheel condition (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Carrier
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Tank
      • 0.010% fail on System
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.010% fail on Bracket
    • 0.010% fail on Towbar
      • 0.010% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.010% fail on Load security
      • 0.010% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.010% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.010% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
    • 0.061% fail on Steering play
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.57% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.092% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.072% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.54% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.031% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
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