2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

20,356 MOT tests in 2024. 58.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time58.0%
Failed or needed repairs42.0%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,356 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    978 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    1,121 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    587 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.8%
  2. Suspension18.2%
  3. Brakes10.9%
  4. Tyres10.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Steering7.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

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: 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 2014 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 58.0% of 2014 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,356 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 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).