2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Citroen C4 Cactus MOT pass rate and common faults

321 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 321 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Individual direction indicators: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  3. Tyres3.1%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Body & chassis0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2021 Citroen C4 Cactus?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2021 Citroen C4 Cactus cars passed their MOT first time, across 321 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Citroen C4 Cactus?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Citroen C4 Cactus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).