Citroen C4 vs Citroen C5 exclusive hdi: 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 hdi
75%
MOT pass rate · 164 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C5 exclusive hdi is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C4 | Citroen C5 exclusive hdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 100,675 mi | 143,662 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 236,872 | 164 |
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 hdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C5 exclusive hdi is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.