2023 Citroen Ë-C4 — MOT failures & pass rate
264 MOT tests on the 2023 Citroen Ë-C4 are in this dataset, and 90.5% of them passed. That is 3.5 percentage points worse than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 6.0%. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.9%) and brakes (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are washers, headlamp aim and brake pads — washers alone was recorded 11 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.9% | 13 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 8 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 7 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.6% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 4 |
| 5 | Wipers | 4 |
| 6 | Joints | 2 |
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 | 15.2% | 40 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.1% | 24 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 10 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.4% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 4 |
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 | 178 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 83 | 15.7% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Ë-C4
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.9% 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.
- Brakes (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% 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 2023 Citroen Ë-C4s pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 264 2023 Citroen Ë-C4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Citroen Ë-C4?
Visibility, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2023 Ë-C4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 264 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.