2016 Citroën C4 Cactus · 11,832 MOT tests
2016 Citroën C4 Cactus reliability
2016 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 C4 Cactus years (11,832 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- 33.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 63% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 51,945
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,832
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.4% of tests fail here (583% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 5% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C4 Cactus
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Tyres7.6%
- Brakes5.7%
- Suspension4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.21%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.06%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.44%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.24%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.23%) · Exhaust mounting defective (9.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.56%)
Other years
Every Citroën C4 Cactus year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Citroën C4 Cactus reliable?
2016 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 C4 Cactus years (11,832 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C4 Cactus MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.21% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.02% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Citroën C4 Cactus have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Citroën C4 Cactus shows 51,945 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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