Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
73.7% pass rate
from 29,014 tests in 2021
(41% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (17% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0034% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.090% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.059% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0034% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.038% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Main beam tell-tale (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps (67% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.0069% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (31% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on View to rear
      • 0.069% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0069% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0069% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0034% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0034% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (18% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0034% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (66% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.100% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.100% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.069% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control (53% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Hand lever (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.062% fail on Lever (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic systems (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0034% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0034% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0034% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.034% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seats (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.041% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0069% fail on Tank
      • 0.0069% fail on Pipe
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Doors (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0034% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0034% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0034% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0034% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0034% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0034% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0034% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0034% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.052% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Shock absorbers (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0069% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0034% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0069% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0069% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0034% fail on Axles
      • 0.0034% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (55% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0069% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0034% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0069% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0069% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.42% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.090% fail on Fluid leaks (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0034% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.69% fail on Steering (71% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Track rod end (98% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0034% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0034% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0034% fail on Components
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0069% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Steering play
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0069% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0034% fail on Operation
      • 0.0034% fail on Other components
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.0069% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0034% fail on Requirements
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0069% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0069% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (45% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (45% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.0034% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0034% fail on Anchorages
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