2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus MOT pass rate and common faults

5,299 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,299 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    188 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    77 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  3. Tyres6.5%
  4. Body & chassis4.4%
  5. Suspension4.1%
  6. Brakes4.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure8.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Citroen C4 Cactus?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2018 Citroen C4 Cactus cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,299 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen C4 Cactus?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Citroen C4 Cactus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).