2019 Citroën C4 · 13,839 MOT tests
2019 Citroën C4 reliability
2019 Citroën C4s fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 17 C4 years (13,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 32,642
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,839
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.5% of tests fail here (270% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres5.6%
- Brakes4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Suspension0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.93%
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 1.84%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.61%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.38%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.08%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.74%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.34%)
Other years
Every Citroën C4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Citroën C4 reliable?
2019 Citroën C4s fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 17 C4 years (13,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.93% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.84% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Citroën C4 shows 32,642 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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