2007 Citroen Ë-C4 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Citroen Ë-C4 passed 70.3% of its 54,092 recorded MOT tests. Small family cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 3.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.4% of tests against 13.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 5,243 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 22.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.0% once past 150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 29.7% of the time against 29.8% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 22.4% | 12,133 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.2% | 7,162 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.0% | 5,425 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.4% | 5,101 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.5% | 3,540 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.3% | 3,382 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 5,243 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4,711 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 4,356 |
| 4 | Joints | 3,902 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 2,985 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 2,833 |
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 | 30.9% | 16,703 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.2% | 16,321 |
| 3 | Suspension | 28.6% | 15,449 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 19.8% | 10,700 |
| 5 | Other defects | 17.8% | 9,622 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.3% | 7,739 |
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 | 379 | 22.2% |
| 30-60k | 4,082 | 22.9% |
| 60-90k | 14,545 | 27.8% |
| 90-120k | 19,366 | 30.6% |
| 120-150k | 11,285 | 32.0% |
| 150k+ | 4,342 | 33.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 28,982 | 29.8% |
| Petrol | 25,110 | 29.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,534 | 29.2% |
| 2022 | 13,611 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | 10,432 | 30.6% |
| 2024 | 7,408 | 30.2% |
| 2025 | 5,107 | 29.9% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Ë-C4
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 22.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (22.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.2% 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.
- Brakes (10.0% 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 2007 Citroen Ë-C4s pass their MOT?
70.3% of the 54,092 2007 Citroen Ë-C4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Citroen Ë-C4?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.4% of tests, followed by suspension (13.2%).
Does the 2007 Ë-C4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.2% in the 0-30k band to 33.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 54,092 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.