2020 Citroën C4 Cactus · 3,102 MOT tests
2020 Citroën C4 Cactus reliability
2020 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 C4 Cactus years (3,102 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- 12.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Cactuss: 24.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,057
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,102
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.8% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Citroën C4 Cactus
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes1.8%
- Suspension0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.87%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.81%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.81%
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 0.64%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (7.48%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.87%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.42%) · Exhaust mounting defective (2.13%)
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 2020 Citroën C4 Cactus reliable?
2020 Citroën C4 Cactuss fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 C4 Cactus years (3,102 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Citroën C4 Cactus MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.55% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Citroën C4 Cactus have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Citroën C4 Cactus shows 24,057 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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