Citroen Ë-C4: suspension MOT failures
Of the 920,349 Citroen Ë-C4 MOT tests in this dataset, 8.8% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 394 | 19.5% |
| 2005 | 9,949 | 14.5% |
| 2006 | 18,098 | 13.9% |
| 2007 | 54,092 | 13.2% |
| 2008 | 66,971 | 12.6% |
| 2009 | 43,672 | 11.1% |
| 2010 | 47,623 | 11.5% |
| 2011 | 50,548 | 12.8% |
| 2012 | 58,077 | 11.4% |
| 2013 | 82,480 | 10.7% |
| 2014 | 135,519 | 9.3% |
| 2015 | 174,882 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 108,178 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 5,905 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 15,929 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 11,693 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 6,137 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 264 | 1.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.