MOT reliability

Citroen C4 cactus

Q: Is the Citroen C4 cactus reliable?

Across 21,553 Citroen C4 cactus vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

21,553 vehicles · 153,852 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 21,553 Citroen C4 cactus vehicles and 153,852 completed MOT tests, the Citroen C4 cactus has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,780 miles.

21,553

Vehicles

153,852

MOT tests

7,119

Avg miles / year

1.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Citroen C4 cactus problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Citroen C4 cactus MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
Brakes21%
Other12%
Lamps & electrical10%
Body & structure9%
Visibility8%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Identification & plates1%

Citroen C4 cactus pass rate by age

How the Citroen C4 cactus's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	9	100%
2	795	90%
3	26,102	88%
4	25,414	84%
5	26,362	81%
6	25,039	79%
7	22,400	77%
8	16,418	74%
9	8,821	73%
10	2,190	70%
11	279	71%
12	22	68%

Fuel types: Petrol (15,846), Diesel (5,707)

Most common Citroen C4 cactus MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen C4 cactus MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9,453 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9,038 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6,717 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6,536 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5,690 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5,652 times)
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (3,377 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3,227 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2,835 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2,811 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2,786 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,689 times)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (2,372 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2,300 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2,284 times)

Citroen C4 cactus pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	314	1,062	87%	41,789
2020	1,894	7,555	87%	36,006
2019	3,888	21,663	83%	46,496
2018	5,382	36,492	81%	54,051
2017	5,965	49,068	80%	61,509
2016	3,638	33,211	77%	69,890
2015	414	4,214	75%	76,983
2014	58	587	76%	76,469

Citroen C4 cactus reliability FAQ

Across 21,553 Citroen C4 cactus vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen C4 cactus MOT issues are: 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Citroen C4 cactus in our data has covered around 55,780 miles.

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