2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,851 MOT tests in 2024. 54.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time54.8%
Failed or needed repairs45.2%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,851 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    476 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    283 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    227 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.4%
  2. Suspension24.2%
  3. Brakes17.7%
  4. Tyres10.5%
  5. Body & chassis9.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Steering5.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 54.8% of 2011 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,851 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).