2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,169 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.5% in the 60-90k group versus 9.0% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,169

MOT tests analysed

10.7%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

3.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.8%	56
2	Lighting & signalling	3.2%	37
3	Brakes	2.5%	29
4	Visibility	1.9%	22
5	Body, structure & corrosion	1.0%	12
6	Emissions & environmental	0.8%	9

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	29
2	Headlamp aim	23
3	Washers	19
4	Tread depth	12
5	Registration plate lamp(s)	9
6	Brake discs	7

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	21.8%	255
2	Brakes	18.6%	217
3	Other defects	6.7%	78
4	Visibility	2.6%	30
5	Body, structure & corrosion	1.7%	20
6	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	19

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	575	9.0%
30-60k	484	11.8%
60-90k	85	16.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	395	12.4%
2024	372	9.7%
2025	378	9.8%

What to check before buying a 2020 C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A

Before buying a 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (2.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss As pass their MOT?

89.3% of the 1,169 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.2%).

Does the 2020 C4 Gr Stourer Flair Bhdi Ss A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,169 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.