2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,717 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,717 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    83 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Brakes5.0%
  3. Lights & electrics4.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.2%

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 2020 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2020 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,717 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).