2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Citroen C4 Cactus MOT pass rate and common faults

5,787 MOT tests in 2024. 70.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time70.4%
Failed or needed repairs29.6%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,787 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    301 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure1.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    103 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    100 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.0%
  2. Body & chassis7.7%
  3. Tyres7.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  5. Brakes6.3%
  6. Suspension4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure10.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%

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 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus?

In 2024, 70.4% of 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,787 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).