Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2004

39.4% pass rate

from 99 tests in 2021

(39% worse than other 2004 cars)

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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

36% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 14% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 7.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 6.1% fail on Headlamp
  - 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 7.1% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Flashing type (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 3.0% fail on Side repeaters
    - 1.0% fail on All direction indicators
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.0% fail on Position lamps
  - 1.0% fail on Position lamp
- 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
27% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 12% fail on Springs (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 12% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 12% fail on Coil spring (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint
- 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 2.0% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 3.0% fail on Shock absorbers
- 3.0% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 1.0% fail on Axles
  - 1.0% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
14% fail on Brakes
- 7.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
- 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 3.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 3.0% fail on Brake discs
- 4.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 2.0% fail on Electronic stability control
- 1.0% fail on Parking brake control
  - 1.0% fail on Lever
- 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.1% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 5.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.1% fail on Transmission
  - 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.0% fail on Joints
  - 1.0% fail on Prop shafts
    - 1.0% fail on Joints
- 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.0% fail on Chassis
  - 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.0% fail on Seats
  - 1.0% fail on Passenger's seat
- 1.0% fail on Undertray
10% fail on Visibility
- 8.1% fail on Washers
- 1.0% fail on Condition of glass
  - 1.0% fail on Windscreen
- 1.0% fail on Wipers
8.1% fail on Steering
- 7.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 7.1% fail on Track rod end
- 3.0% fail on Steering gear
  - 3.0% fail on Steering rack
4.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth
- 1.0% fail on Size/type
- 1.0% fail on Condition
1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.0% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas

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