Citroen C4 MOT Results
Registered in 201159.6% pass rate
from 8,924 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(55% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Headlamps
(27% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(21% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.30% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.30% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.30% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.29% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.25% fail on Horn
- 0.034% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.056% fail on
Reversing lamps
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps (75% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.045% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.045% fail on Position lamp
- 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
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14% fail on
Suspension
(24% worse than other 2011 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Springs
(80% worse than other 2011 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Coil springs
(80% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Coil spring (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Coil springs
(80% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.6% fail on Ball joint (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes (43% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
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2.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.067% fail on Linkage (65% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.034% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.65% fail on
Other suspension component
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.067% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.011% fail on Ball joint
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0.022% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.011% fail on Bellows
- 0.011% fail on Other components
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0.011% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.011% fail on Ball joint
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0.011% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.011% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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8.3% fail on
Springs
(80% worse than other 2011 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Brakes
(34% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(64% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Brake pads (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(71% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Brake discs (72% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Cable (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Lever
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Brake performance
(22% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(58% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
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0.65% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.63% fail on
Rbt
- 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.022% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.63% fail on
Rbt
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0.26% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(45% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(44% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
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0.26% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(44% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(58% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Parking brake control
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Electronic parking brake (18 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Lever (91% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.69% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(50% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.35% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.30% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Hand lever (72% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.15% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.067% fail on Reservoirs (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.011% fail on Servos
- 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.078% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.011% fail on Leaks
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4.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(64% worse than other 2011 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Tyres
(28% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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6.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Transmission
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Prop shafts
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Belts
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5.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Doors
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Other passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Catch
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0.090% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.078% fail on Door condition
- 0.011% fail on Catch
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0.034% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.034% fail on Door condition
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0.22% fail on
Other passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Seats
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.12% fail on
Body
- 0.090% fail on Other body component
- 0.022% fail on Panel
- 0.011% fail on Body condition
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0.11% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.045% fail on Tank
- 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.022% fail on System
- 0.011% fail on Hose
- 0.011% fail on Pipe
- 0.090% fail on Undertray
- 0.045% fail on Bumpers
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0.034% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.011% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.011% fail on
Towbar
- 0.011% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.011% fail on Floor
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5.3% fail on
Transmission
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Visibility
(27% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Washers (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.078% fail on
View to rear
- 0.078% fail on Mirrors
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0.067% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.067% fail on Windscreen
- 0.045% fail on Bonnet
- 0.011% fail on Driver's view
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3.0% fail on
Steering
(62% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Track rod end (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.011% fail on Steering arm
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0.21% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.21% fail on Steering rack
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0.10% fail on
Power steering
- 0.056% fail on Operation
- 0.022% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.022% fail on Pump (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Other components
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0.034% fail on
Steering play
- 0.034% fail on Steering rack
- 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
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2.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.3% fail on
Compression ignition
(49% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.58% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.022% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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0.85% fail on
Spark ignition
(44% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (32% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions (47% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Compression ignition
(49% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.078% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.011% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.090% fail on
Noise suppression
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.49% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(35% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.28% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
- 0.011% fail on Requirements
- 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
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0.34% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.34% fail on Registration plates
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0.34% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
- 0.090% fail on Condition
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