2017 Citroën C4 Cactus · 19,556 MOT tests
2017 Citroën C4 Cactus reliability
2017 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 C4 Cactus years (19,556 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- 26.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 56% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 42,512
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,556
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.4% of tests fail here (547% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 5% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C4 Cactus
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Tyres6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.4%
- Brakes4.2%
- Suspension2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.66%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.39%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.97%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.32%) · Exhaust mounting defective (8.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.38%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.11%)
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 2017 Citroën C4 Cactus reliable?
2017 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 C4 Cactus years (19,556 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C4 Cactus MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.05% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.66% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën C4 Cactus have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Citroën C4 Cactus shows 42,512 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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