2017 Citroën C4 · 3,384 MOT tests
2017 Citroën C4 reliability
2017 Citroën C4s fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 C4 years (3,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 24.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 55,420
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,384
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.3% of tests fail here (198% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Tyres5.1%
- Suspension5%
- Brakes3.9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.51%
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 2.19%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.77%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.68%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.39%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.46%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.93%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Citroën C4 reliable?
2017 Citroën C4s fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 C4 years (3,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.54% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.51% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Citroën C4 shows 55,420 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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