Citroen C4

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 18 model years from 240,169 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

240,169

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (90%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen C4

The Citroen C4 was MOT tested 240,169 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 18 model years (2004 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 416 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 23 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Citroen C4s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 12 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 103,511 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 20,749 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1200cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Citroen C4?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-3% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread23 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Citroen C4 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	90%	416	20,749 mi
2020	88%	252	27,130 mi
2019	86%	7,946	40,283 mi
2018	85%	4,459	50,626 mi
2017	84%	1,606	77,091 mi
2016	79%	30,587	70,374 mi
2015	77%	49,480	77,210 mi
2014	74%	38,709	85,376 mi
2013	73%	22,649	89,088 mi
2012	73%	15,587	96,404 mi
2011	72%	13,467	102,574 mi
2010	70%	12,669	106,070 mi
2009	69%	10,408	105,085 mi
2008	67%	15,127	108,072 mi
2007	69%	11,300	106,424 mi
2006	69%	3,634	94,973 mi
2005	72%	1,804	98,899 mi
2004	62%	69	103,511 mi

Questions about the Citroen C4

Is the Citroen C4 reliable?

Across its 18 model years in our data (2004 to 2021), the Citroen C4 averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 240,169 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Citroen C4 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Citroen C4 has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 67%, a 23 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.