2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,872 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,872 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    756 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    558 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.9%
  2. Suspension20.2%
  3. Brakes15.0%
  4. Body & chassis10.0%
  5. Tyres10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  7. Steering5.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2013 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2013 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,872 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).