2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,237 MOT tests in 2024. 78.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time78.8%
Failed or needed repairs21.3%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,237 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    271 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    154 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    74 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.4%
  2. Tyres6.9%
  3. Brakes6.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  5. Body & chassis1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Suspension1.1%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.1%

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 2019 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 78.8% of 2019 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,237 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).