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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C4 Cactus. Check any C4 Cactus by registration number below.

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80.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.4%

vs Citroen Avg

9

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Citroen C4 Cactus — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C4 Cactus has an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C4 Cactus is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Citroen C4 Cactus fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your C4 Cactus for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Citroen C4 Cactus, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen C4 Cactus performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 492 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2020

Based on 4,733 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

9.0%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

2019

Based on 9,670 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

16.7%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2018

Based on 12,805 vehicles

82.1%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

18.2%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2017

Based on 13,829 vehicles

79.4%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

21.0%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2016

Based on 8,443 vehicles

73.4%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

26.6%

2015

Based on 903 vehicles

69.5%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

32.2%

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2014

Based on 100 vehicles

64.0%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

33.3%

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

0

Based on 24,766 vehicles

84.5%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen C4 Cactus

The most common reasons a Citroen C4 Cactus fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.5%
2

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.3%
3

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.3%
4

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

2.1%
5

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.9%
Citroen C4 Cactus Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

2.2%

Front Nearside

1.8%

Front Offside

1.6%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen C4 Cactus

Citroen C4 Cactus — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C4 Cactus MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C4 Cactus?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C4 Cactus is 80.3% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C4 Cactus?
The most common MOT failures on the Citroen C4 Cactus are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.5%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.3%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Citroen C4 Cactus reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, the Citroen C4 Cactus is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C4 Cactus?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C4 Cactus?
Typical mileage for the Citroen C4 Cactus: 43,228 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C4 Cactus to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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