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Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
50.0% pass rate
from 9,120 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.77% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.066% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.033% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.022% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.022% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Suspension (7.1% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Springs (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Coil springs (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Coil spring (16% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (15% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension arm (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Bellows (40 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension unit (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Axles
      • 0.011% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance (18% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake control (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Electronic parking brake (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Valves
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.011% fail on Leaks
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.055% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.077% fail on Tank
      • 0.033% fail on Pipe
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other boot lid component (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Undertray (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.066% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.011% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.011% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.011% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.011% fail on Floor
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (95% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.055% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.044% fail on Undertray
      • 0.011% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 8.5% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Tread depth (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Washers (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Window
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.066% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Steering (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering component
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pump (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.011% fail on Steering column
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Seat belts (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.044% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Condition
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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  • 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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