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Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.9% pass rate
from 4,437 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.068% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Suspension (9.6% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Springs (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Mounting
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (23% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.92% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (33% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.045% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (91% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.023% fail on Linkage
        • 0.023% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.023% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.045% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.045% fail on Servos
    • 0.045% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Joints (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.023% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.090% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.090% fail on Joints
      • 0.023% fail on Belts
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Chassis
      • 0.27% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
        • 0.023% fail on Catch
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
        • 0.023% fail on Catch
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.068% fail on Panel
      • 0.068% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Body condition
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.068% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.023% fail on Bracket
    • 0.045% fail on Fuel system (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (82% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 8.0% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.045% fail on Rams
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.68% fail on Size/type (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.068% fail on View to rear
      • 0.068% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.83% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.068% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.023% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 0.97% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Seat belts (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Condition
  • 0.023% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.023% fail on Anchorages
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

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