2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen C4 Cactus MOT pass rate and common faults

365 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 365 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure3.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.9%
  2. Brakes14.0%
  3. Tyres11.0%
  4. Body & chassis9.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  6. Suspension7.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure13.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Citroen C4 Cactus?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2015 Citroen C4 Cactus cars passed their MOT first time, across 365 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen C4 Cactus?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Citroen C4 Cactus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).