2022 Citroen Ë-C4 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Citroen Ë-C4 passed 88.8% of its 6,137 recorded MOT tests. Small family cars of a similar age fail 7.9% of the time, so this is 3.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.4%) and tyres (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 252 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.5% versus 8.9%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 11.1% of the time against 11.5% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.4% | 333 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 207 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 174 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.5% | 155 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.9% | 115 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 50 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 252 |
| 2 | Washers | 148 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 121 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 78 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 61 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 49 |
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 | 22.0% | 1,349 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.1% | 863 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 433 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 191 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.5% | 154 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 57 |
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 | 4,217 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,805 | 16.1% |
| 60-90k | 103 | 16.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,216 | 11.1% |
| Diesel | 912 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 326 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 5,802 | 11.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ë-C4
On a 2022 Ë-C4, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.4% 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.
- Tyres (3.4% 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 (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2022 Citroen Ë-C4s pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 6,137 2022 Citroen Ë-C4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen Ë-C4?
Visibility, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2022 Ë-C4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 16.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,137 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.