2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,882 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,882 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
    334 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    198 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    109 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.1%
  2. Tyres8.0%
  3. Brakes7.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  5. Suspension3.3%
  6. Body & chassis3.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.7%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2018 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,882 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).