2014 Citroën C4 · 71,189 MOT tests
2014 Citroën C4 reliability
2014 Citroën C4s fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 C4 years (71,189 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 38.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 75,078
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 71,189
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.7% of tests fail here (205% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.4%
- Suspension12.6%
- Tyres8.8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.7%
- Brakes7.2%
- Steering5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 4.12%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.88%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.86%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.39%
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 (20.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.83%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.77%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.46%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Citroën C4 reliable?
2014 Citroën C4s fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 C4 years (71,189 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.84% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (4.12% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (3.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Citroën C4 shows 75,078 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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