2019 Citroën C4 Cactus · 10,641 MOT tests
2019 Citroën C4 Cactus reliability
2019 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 19.5% of first MOT tests, 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 C4 Cactus years (10,641 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- 19.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,289
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,641
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2% of tests fail here (435% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Citroën C4 Cactus
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Tyres3.9%
- Brakes2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Suspension1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.82%
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 1.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.41%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.02%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.77%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.21%) · Exhaust mounting defective (4.05%)
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 2019 Citroën C4 Cactus reliable?
2019 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 19.5% of first MOT tests, 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 C4 Cactus years (10,641 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Citroën C4 Cactus MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.76% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.82% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Citroën C4 Cactus have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Citroën C4 Cactus shows 30,289 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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