2018 Citroën C4 Cactus · 18,065 MOT tests
2018 Citroën C4 Cactus reliability
2018 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 C4 Cactus years (18,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- 21.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,169
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,065
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.9% of tests fail here (449% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C4 Cactus
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Tyres4.8%
- Brakes3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Suspension2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.08%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.36%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.1%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.69%) · Exhaust mounting defective (4.94%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.42%)
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 2018 Citroën C4 Cactus reliable?
2018 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 C4 Cactus years (18,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C4 Cactus MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.07% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Citroën C4 Cactus have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Citroën C4 Cactus shows 35,169 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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