2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Citroen C4 Cactus MOT pass rate and common faults

1,858 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,858 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    46 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    28 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Tyres3.4%
  4. Brakes2.6%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 Citroen C4 Cactus?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2020 Citroen C4 Cactus cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,858 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Citroen C4 Cactus?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Citroen C4 Cactus reliable at MOT time?

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