2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,427 MOT tests in 2024. 49.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.3%
Failed or needed repairs50.7%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,427 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.2%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    321 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    227 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.8%
  2. Suspension24.5%
  3. Brakes22.4%
  4. Body & chassis15.6%
  5. Tyres9.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Steering5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%

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 2007 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 49.3% of 2007 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,427 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).