Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
63.5% pass rate
from 13,333 tests in 2021
(39% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0075% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (98% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.090% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0075% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.053% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0075% fail on Switch
    • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.0% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (32% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs (32% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring (32% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (23% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0075% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0075% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0075% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0075% fail on Axles
      • 0.0075% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.098% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.023% fail on Lever
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0075% fail on Relay lever
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0075% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic parking brake (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Servos
      • 0.0075% fail on Valves
    • 0.098% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.038% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0075% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0075% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0075% fail on Condition
    • 0.0075% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0075% fail on Other components
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.015% fail on Window (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on View to rear
      • 0.060% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.075% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0075% fail on Catch
      • 0.023% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0075% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0075% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Body
      • 0.075% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0075% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.045% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0075% fail on Tank
      • 0.0075% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.023% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0075% fail on Load security
      • 0.0075% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0075% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (44% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.053% fail on Steering wheel (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering column (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0075% fail on Pump
      • 0.0075% fail on Other components
    • 0.0075% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0075% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0075% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.99% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0075% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.075% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
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  • Citroen C4 (2011 - 2018)
    Huge improvement in quality on previous C4. Comfortable and quiet on the move. Large and useful boot. Good HDi diesel engines. Neat styling.

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