2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,761 MOT tests in 2024. 48.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time48.8%
Failed or needed repairs51.2%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,761 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour4.1%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    96 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    100 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics48.7%
  2. Suspension26.3%
  3. Brakes26.0%
  4. Body & chassis11.9%
  5. Tyres10.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  7. Steering6.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 48.8% of 2006 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,761 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).