Citroen E-C4 Sense + MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 5 model years and 834 tests, the Citroen E-C4 Sense + passes its MOT 84.0% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (8.4% fail rate), the E-C4 Sense + comes out 7.5pp worse. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (7.2%) and tyres (6.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and service brake performance — wipers alone was recorded 46 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every E-C4 Sense + model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 452 | 82.7% | 17.3% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 369 | 85.4% | 14.6% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.2% | 60 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.8% | 57 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.0% | 42 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.7% | 31 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 5 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 3 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 46 |
| 2 | Washers | 29 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 23 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 22 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 17 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 14 |
| 7 | Ball joint | 12 |
| 8 | Tread depth | 10 |
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 | 26.6% | 222 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.9% | 124 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.7% | 64 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.6% | 55 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 35 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 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 | 542 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 272 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 221 | 14.0% |
| 2025 | 602 | 16.9% |
What to check before buying a Citroen E-C4 Sense +
- Visibility (7.2% 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 (6.8% 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.
- Suspension (5.0% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen E-C4 Sense +?
84.0% of the 834 Citroen E-C4 Sense + MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 16.0% fail rate, across model years 2020–2024.
What does the Citroen E-C4 Sense + most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 7.2% of tests, then tyres (6.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 834 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.