Citroen E-C4 Shine + MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 5,578 tests, the Citroen E-C4 Shine + passes its MOT 87.2% of the time. That is 4.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.3%. Its most common failure areas are visibility, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.7%) and suspension (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and linkage ball joint dust cover — wipers alone was recorded 242 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.1% versus 10.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 13.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every E-C4 Shine + model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,561 | 86.0% | 14.0% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 2,931 | 88.2% | 11.8% | Visibility |
| 2023 | 85 | 89.4% | 10.6% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.7% | 320 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.9% | 274 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.8% | 269 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 103 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 73 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 12 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 9 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 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 | 242 |
| 2 | Washers | 143 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 134 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 94 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 66 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 63 |
| 7 | Service brake performance | 62 |
| 8 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
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 | 25.0% | 1,394 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 661 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.0% | 393 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.1% | 342 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 137 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 12 |
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 | 3,825 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,611 | 16.9% |
| 60-90k | 131 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 1,335 | 12.2% |
| 2025 | 4,183 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a Citroen E-C4 Shine +
- Visibility (5.7% 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.
- Suspension (4.9% 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.
- Tyres (4.8% 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.
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 Shine +?
87.2% of the 5,578 Citroen E-C4 Shine + MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.8% fail rate, across model years 2021–2024.
What does the Citroen E-C4 Shine + most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 5.7% of tests, then suspension (4.9%).
How much does mileage affect E-C4 Shine + MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 19.1% for 60-90k, a 8.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,578 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.