2022 Citroen E-C4 Sense + — MOT failures & pass rate
369 MOT tests on the 2022 Citroen E-C4 Sense + are in this dataset, and 85.4% of them passed. That is 6.5 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.8%) and suspension (4.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are linkage ball joints, service brake performance and wipers — linkage ball joints alone was recorded 13 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.8% | 25 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.6% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 11 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linkage ball joints | 13 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 8 |
| 3 | Wipers | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 7 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
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 | 29.0% | 107 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 54 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.2% | 34 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 18 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 2 |
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 | 247 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 114 | 17.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 E-C4 Sense +
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.8% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (4.6% 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.
- Brakes (3.3% 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.
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 E-C4 Sense +s pass their MOT?
85.4% of the 369 2022 Citroen E-C4 Sense + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen E-C4 Sense +?
Tyres, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by suspension (4.6%).
Does the 2022 E-C4 Sense + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 369 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.