2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

27,363 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 27,363 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    1,376 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    1,034 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    764 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.3%
  2. Suspension11.3%
  3. Brakes10.4%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%

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 2015 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2015 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,363 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).