Citroen C4 vs Citroen H series: 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 H series
55%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C4 (72%) and Citroen H series (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C4 | Citroen H series |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 55% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 45% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 5.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 100,675 mi | 70,342 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 236,872 | 3 |
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 H series
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen C4 (72%) and Citroen H series (55%) 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.