2011 Citroën C4 · 25,961 MOT tests
2011 Citroën C4 reliability
2011 Citroën C4s fail 44.2% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 17 C4 years (25,961 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 44.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 94,521
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,961
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.2% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Suspension17.3%
- Brakes10.7%
- Tyres8.9%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Steering4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.15%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.67%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 4.47%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.29%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.09%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.05%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Citroën C4 reliable?
2011 Citroën C4s fail 44.2% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 17 C4 years (25,961 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.15% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.67% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Citroën C4 shows 94,521 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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