Citroen C4 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
82.7% pass rate
from 1,120 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (43% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.089% fail on View to rear
      • 0.089% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (75% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.63% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.089% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.089% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.089% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.089% fail on Joints
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.18% fail on Body (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.089% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.089% fail on Carrier
    • 0.089% fail on Undertray
  • 0.63% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.54% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.089% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.089% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.54% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.089% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.089% 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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