2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,014 MOT tests in 2024. 48.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time48.2%
Failed or needed repairs51.8%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working13.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working7.9%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    321 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    243 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.4%
  2. Suspension20.3%
  3. Brakes19.8%
  4. Body & chassis13.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.2%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  8. Steering5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%

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: position 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 2009 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 48.2% of 2009 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,014 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Citroen C4?

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

Is the 2009 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).