2018 Citroën C4 · 9,371 MOT tests
2018 Citroën C4 reliability
2018 Citroën C4s fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 C4 years (9,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 20.4%
- 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 4
- 38,014
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,371
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.8% of tests fail here (210% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
- Suspension1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.51%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.01%
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 1.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.79%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.43%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.37%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.72%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.77%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.59%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Citroën C4 reliable?
2018 Citroën C4s fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 C4 years (9,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.51% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.01% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Citroën C4 shows 38,014 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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