2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,863 MOT tests in 2024. 68.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time68.1%
Failed or needed repairs31.9%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,863 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
    451 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    305 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    181 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.6%
  2. Suspension8.9%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Body & chassis6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Steering2.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 68.1% of 2017 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,863 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 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).