2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

898 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 898 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.1%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.5%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.1%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.8%
  2. Suspension22.7%
  3. Brakes19.0%
  4. Body & chassis10.8%
  5. Tyres9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Steering6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.4%

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: stop 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 2005 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2005 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 898 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position 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 2005 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).