Citroen C4 vs Citroen C5 exclusive: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen C4
72%
MOT pass rate · 236,872 vehicles
Citroen C5 exclusive
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C4 (72%) and Citroen C5 exclusive (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C4 | Citroen C5 exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 100,675 mi | 136,338 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 236,872 | 1 |
Most common faults
Citroen C4
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Citroen C5 exclusive
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen C4 (72%) and Citroen C5 exclusive (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.