2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

20,502 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.5%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,502 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    808 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    884 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    455 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.9%
  2. Body & chassis9.6%
  3. Brakes9.1%
  4. Suspension8.6%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%

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 2016 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 65.5% of 2016 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,502 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).