2021 Citroen E-C4 Sense + — MOT failures & pass rate
452 MOT tests on the 2021 Citroen E-C4 Sense + are in this dataset, and 82.7% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.7% of the time, so this is 8.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Visibility dominates the failure mix at 10.8% of all tests — 3.8 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and service brake performance — wipers alone was recorded 39 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 10.8% | 49 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.1% | 32 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.5% | 25 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.0% | 18 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 39 |
| 2 | Washers | 22 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 13 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 10 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 10 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 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 | 24.8% | 112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 68 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.2% | 37 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.6% | 30 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.9% | 22 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 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 | 284 | 12.0% |
| 30-60k | 156 | 26.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 214 | 14.5% |
| 2025 | 230 | 20.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 E-C4 Sense +
On a 2021 E-C4 Sense +, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (10.8% 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 (7.1% 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 (5.5% 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
How many 2021 Citroen E-C4 Sense +s pass their MOT?
82.7% of the 452 2021 Citroen E-C4 Sense + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Citroen E-C4 Sense +?
Visibility, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by tyres (7.1%).
Does the 2021 E-C4 Sense + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 452 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.