MOT reliability

Citroen C4 sx

Q: Is the Citroen C4 sx reliable?

Across 390 Citroen C4 sx vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Citroen C4 sx?

The typical Citroen C4 sx in our data has covered around 123,036 miles.

390 vehicles · 860 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 390 Citroen C4 sx vehicles and 860 completed MOT tests, the Citroen C4 sx has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,036 miles.

390

Vehicles

860

MOT tests

7,670

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Citroen C4 sx problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
Other43%
Brakes10%
Lamps & electrical10%
Steering5%

Citroen C4 sx pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	2	50%
9	1	100%
10	2	50%
11	1	100%
12	1	100%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	2	50%
16	2	50%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Other (225), Petrol (164), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)

Most common Citroen C4 sx MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
brake drag at o/s rear (1 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
nail in n/s front tyre (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE FACE IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
205/55R16 (1 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS AND BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Citroen C4 sx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	1	20	80%	100,368

Citroen C4 sx reliability FAQ

Across 390 Citroen C4 sx vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen C4 sx MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); brake drag at o/s rear.

The typical Citroen C4 sx in our data has covered around 123,036 miles.

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