2020 Citroën C4 · 2,836 MOT tests
2020 Citroën C4 reliability
2020 Citroën C4s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 17 C4 years (2,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,017
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,836
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4% of tests fail here (99% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
- Suspension0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.33%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.2%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.95%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.65%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.59%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Citroën C4 reliable?
2020 Citroën C4s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 17 C4 years (2,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.33% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.41% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Citroën C4 shows 29,017 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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