Citroen C4 MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

20.3%
MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Citroen C4 vehicles
Based on 172,513 MOT tests
7.7pp below the UK average (28%)

Citroen C4 in this age bracket has a 20.3% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and visibility.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Citroen C4 are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 3.7%
Visibility 2.8%
Tyres 2.6%
Brakes 1.9%
Body & Chassis 1.1%
Suspension 1.0%
Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Citroen C4 MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 13.3% 26,239 Visibility
3-5 years 20.3% 172,513 Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years 34.2% 392,109 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 48.2% 177,562 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 52.0% 27,732 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Citroen C4 reliable?

3-5-year-old Citroen C4 vehicles have a 20.3% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Citroen C4?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.7% failure risk
  • Visibility — 2.8% failure risk
  • Tyres — 2.6% failure risk

How can I prepare my Citroen C4 for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Citroen C4, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Citroen C4 Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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