Citroen C4 MOT Results
Registered in 201260.8% pass rate
from 9,790 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2012 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 2012 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
(76% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Headlamps
(68% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(130% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(130% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.26% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2012 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(130% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(35% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.45% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.45% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.45% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.22% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.10% fail on Horn
- 0.061% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.10% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.092% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.020% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.051% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.051% fail on Position lamp
- 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.010% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.010% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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12% fail on
Suspension
(28% worse than other 2012 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Springs
(70% worse than other 2012 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Coil springs
(70% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Coil spring (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Mounting
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7.4% fail on
Coil springs
(70% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.1% fail on Ball joint (33% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (48% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
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2.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(26% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.041% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.031% fail on Linkage
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0.59% fail on
Other suspension component
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (46% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.061% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.020% fail on Ball joint
- 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.031% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.020% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Levelling valve
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0.020% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.020% fail on Ball joint
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0.020% fail on
Sub-frames
(79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
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0.010% fail on
Axles
- 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.010% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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7.4% fail on
Springs
(70% worse than other 2012 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Tyres
(42% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Tread depth (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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7.6% fail on
Brakes
(28% worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(41% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(43% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Brake linings
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1.4% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(47% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake discs (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.061% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.041% fail on Cable
- 0.020% fail on Lever
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3.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(43% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(17% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(54% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
- 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.031% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
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0.53% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.52% fail on
Rbt
- 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.010% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.52% fail on
Rbt
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0.39% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.39% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.39% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(54% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Parking brake control
(180% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Electronic parking brake (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Lever (75% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.64% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(93% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.23% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Hand lever
- 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.051% fail on Reservoirs (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
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0.092% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.092% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.041% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.010% fail on Other components
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4.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(41% worse than other 2012 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Visibility
(49% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Washers (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Wipers (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.14% fail on Windscreen
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0.082% fail on
View to rear
- 0.082% fail on Mirrors
- 0.031% fail on Bonnet
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5.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(130% worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Transmission
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.10% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Seats
(4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Doors
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0.15% fail on
Other passenger's door
(190% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.031% fail on Door condition
- 0.010% fail on Catch
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0.020% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.020% fail on Door condition
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0.15% fail on
Other passenger's door
(190% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Body
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Other body component
- 0.020% fail on Body condition (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.010% fail on Panel
- 0.11% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Bumpers
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0.031% fail on
Spare wheel
(10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Spare wheel condition (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Carrier
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0.020% fail on
Fuel system
(85% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Tank
- 0.010% fail on System
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0.020% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.010% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.010% fail on Bracket
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0.010% fail on
Towbar
- 0.010% fail on Other towbar components
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0.010% fail on
Load security
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0.010% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.010% fail on Tailgate condition
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0.010% fail on
Tailgate
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0.010% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.010% fail on Boot lid condition
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4.7% fail on
Transmission
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Steering
(28% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(26% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Track rod end (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Ball joint
- 0.020% fail on Drag link end
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0.19% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.18% fail on Steering rack
- 0.010% fail on Operation
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0.061% fail on
Steering play
- 0.061% fail on Steering rack
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0.051% fail on
Power steering
- 0.041% fail on Operation
- 0.010% fail on Other components
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(26% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(30% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(34% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.41% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.57% fail on
Spark ignition
(55% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.72% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.092% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.010% fail on Other leaks
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0.072% fail on
Noise suppression
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Sound deadening material
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(34% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.27% fail on Condition
- 0.010% fail on Attachment
- 0.010% fail on Requirements
- 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.29% fail on Attachment
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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0.29% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.29% fail on Registration plates
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