2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,081 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,081 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    140 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    69 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    54 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Brakes3.4%
  4. Suspension2.9%
  5. Lights & electrics2.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Citroen C4?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2021 Citroen C4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,081 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Citroen C4?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Citroen C4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).