2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Citroen C4 Cactus MOT pass rate and common faults

3,454 MOT tests in 2024. 63.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time63.5%
Failed or needed repairs36.5%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,454 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    169 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  7. Exhaust system: system insecure1.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.0%
  2. Body & chassis11.2%
  3. Brakes10.4%
  4. Tyres8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Suspension7.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure11.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus?

In 2024, 63.5% of 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,454 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).