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Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
76.5% pass rate
from 18,292 tests in 2021
(48% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (66% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (61% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0055% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Direction indicators (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Flashing type (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters (63% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.082% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Switch
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.033% fail on Horn
      • 0.0055% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.027% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0055% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0055% fail on Switch
    • 0.0055% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0055% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (60% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.077% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.066% fail on View to rear
      • 0.066% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0055% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (67% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Brake performance (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.044% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.044% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.087% fail on Pedal (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.038% fail on Lever (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.033% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0055% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Prop shafts (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Belts (25 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seats (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Passenger's seat (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.033% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0055% fail on Tank
      • 0.0055% fail on Hose
      • 0.0055% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0055% fail on System
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0055% fail on Catch
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0055% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.011% fail on Bumpers
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joints (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.62% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (79% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.049% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.91% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.32% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.055% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.044% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0055% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Steering (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.011% fail on Power steering
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.0055% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0055% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0055% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0055% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (46% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.0055% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0055% fail on Anchorages
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