Citroen C4 Cactus

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 35,784 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

35,784

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen C4 Cactus

The Citroen C4 Cactus was MOT tested 35,784 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2014 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 3,063 tests. The 2015 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 18 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 C4 Cactuss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 70,048 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 27,802 miles.

Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C4 Cactus performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Citroen range.

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 Cactus?

vs average of all models+1% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average+4% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Citroen C4 Cactus by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	92%	510	27,802 mi
2020	92%	3,063	27,249 mi
2019	86%	6,664	36,388 mi
2018	84%	8,804	44,613 mi
2017	82%	9,711	52,747 mi
2016	77%	6,238	61,611 mi
2015	74%	718	69,283 mi
2014	75%	76	70,048 mi

Questions about the Citroen C4 Cactus

Is the Citroen C4 Cactus reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2014 to 2021), the Citroen C4 Cactus averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 35,784 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Citroen C4 Cactus has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Citroen C4 Cactus has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2015 model has the lowest at 74%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.