Citroen C4 reliability and MOT data

Time Period & Model

Time period snapshot: Last 5 years

Manufacturer: Citroen

Model: C4

Model reliability rank
38
MOT-based rank from 937,950 selected-period tests.
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Overall MOT pass rate
71.0%
Share of this model's 937,950 selected-period MOT tests that pass.
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Efficiency, emissions & tax
Average MPG
56.7 mpg
CO2 emission
119 g/km
Euro emissions
Euro 6
Tax cost
£120/yr
Average vehicle miles
96,206
Moderate average mileage in the current pool.
Life expectancy miles
98,524
Lower mature-fleet mileage expectation.
Average vehicle age
12.3
Comfortable mid-life age pattern.
Market share
0.25%
0.25% share within the active represented vehicle pool.
Vehicles represented
106,145
106,145 valid MOT, 0 under 3 years.
Tests analysed
937,950
937,950 MOT tests in the selected period.
Rarity ranking
Based on Make & Model
Common
106,145On the road
Insight summary

Citroen C4 is a common model in this snapshot, with 106,145 represented vehicles and 0.25% of the active UK pool tracked by AutoRank. For the last 5 years, it has a pass rate of 71.0% from 937,950 MOT tests, with a reliability score of 38. The current pool shows an average of 96,206 miles and an average age of 12.3 years, while mature-fleet mileage is estimated at 98,524 miles. Diesel leads the fuel split, followed by petrol, and the most frequent defect themes are lighting, windscreen damage and driveshaft boots. The practical read is that the Citroen C4 deserves a careful inspection before buying, because condition and maintenance appear to matter more than the badge.

Fuel type breakdown (by model)
FuelVehicles
DIESEL84,796
PETROL21,317
ELECTRIC25
LPG4
CNG1
ELECTRIC DIESEL1
GAS DIESEL1
DIESEL79.9%84,796 vehicles
Euro NCAP Safety
NCAP rating
4 / 5
Adult
80%
Children
83%
Pedestrian
57%
Safety systems
63%
Top 25 most common defects (by model)
DefectCount
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))19,349
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))19,103
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))13,762
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))13,556
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))12,081
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))11,782
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))11,541
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))11,516
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))9,882
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))9,531
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))9,411
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))9,357
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))9,340
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8,874
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))8,323
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))8,137
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))7,704
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))7,461
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7,441
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))7,196
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7,178
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))6,964
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))6,659
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))6,589
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6,427
All 25 defects ranked by recorded countShowing 249,164 defects across this top 25 set
01
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7.8% of displayed top 25
19,349
02
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7.7% of displayed top 25
19,103
03
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5.5% of displayed top 25
13,762
04
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5.4% of displayed top 25
13,556
05
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
4.8% of displayed top 25
12,081
06
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4.7% of displayed top 25
11,782
07
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
4.6% of displayed top 25
11,541
08
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
4.6% of displayed top 25
11,516
09
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
4.0% of displayed top 25
9,882
10
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3.8% of displayed top 25
9,531
11
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
3.8% of displayed top 25
9,411
12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
3.8% of displayed top 25
9,357
13
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
3.7% of displayed top 25
9,340
14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
3.6% of displayed top 25
8,874
15
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
3.3% of displayed top 25
8,323
16
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
3.3% of displayed top 25
8,137
17
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3.1% of displayed top 25
7,704
18
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
3.0% of displayed top 25
7,461
19
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
3.0% of displayed top 25
7,441
20
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2.9% of displayed top 25
7,196
21
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
2.9% of displayed top 25
7,178
22
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2.8% of displayed top 25
6,964
23
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2.7% of displayed top 25
6,659
24
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
2.6% of displayed top 25
6,589
25
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
2.6% of displayed top 25
6,427