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Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
59.6% 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.

  • 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)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
      • 0.034% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Springs (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Coil springs (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Coil spring (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.022% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.011% fail on Bellows
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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)
      • 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
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 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)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 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
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.011% fail on Leaks
  • 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
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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
    • 0.34% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.090% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
      • 0.011% fail on Body condition
    • 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
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.011% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.011% fail on Floor
  • 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)
    • 0.078% fail on View to rear
      • 0.078% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 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
    • 0.034% fail on Steering play
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 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
        • 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
      • 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)
    • 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
    • 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)
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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)
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.090% fail on Condition
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