2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Citroen C4 Cactus MOT pass rate and common faults

3,875 MOT tests in 2024. 76.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time76.8%
Failed or needed repairs23.2%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,875 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    110 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    83 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure1.1%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  2. Lights & electrics10.0%
  3. Tyres4.7%
  4. Brakes4.2%
  5. Body & chassis2.6%
  6. Suspension1.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure6.1%

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: 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 2019 Citroen C4 Cactus?

In 2024, 76.8% of 2019 Citroen C4 Cactus cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,875 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Citroen C4 Cactus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).