2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/S Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,277 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/S Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, suspension and tyres. Its pass rate of 88.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.8% | 177 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.5% | 103 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.8% | 63 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 50 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 41 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 156 |
| 2 | Washers | 68 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 59 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 36 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 35 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 34 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.9% | 452 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.2% | 345 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 127 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.5% | 124 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 76 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,493 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 749 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,094 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 1,159 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 C4 Shine + Puretech S/S Auto
Before buying a 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.8% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (4.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (2.8% 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.
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 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/S Autos pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 2,277 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/S Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by suspension (4.5%).
Does the 2021 C4 Shine + Puretech S/S Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,277 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.