2014 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 57.1% of Citroen C4s first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 61,561 C4 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were suspension, lamps and electrical equipment and body, chassis and structure.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Citroen C4s first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2014 Citroen C4 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, C4s first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the C4 figure was 11.5 points lower.
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| Test year | 2014 C4 | All cars first used 2014 | C4 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69.9% | 76.3% | 21,778 |
| 2022 | 65.0% | 74.1% | 21,410 |
| 2023 | 61.4% | 71.7% | 21,204 |
| 2024 | 57.9% | 69.9% | 20,597 |
| 2025 | 57.1% | 68.6% | 19,760 |
Common 2014 Citroen C4 MOT failures
Share of the 25,318 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 18.5% | 4,677 |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 13.8% | 3,489 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | 12.9% | 3,267 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 10.9% | 2,767 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 9.4% | 2,391 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2014 Citroen C4 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
Common 2014 Citroen C4 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 C4s, as a share of all 61,561 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 23.4% | 14,409 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 15.1% | 9,295 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 10.9% | 6,737 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 9.8% | 6,038 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 6.6% | 4,034 |
Questions about the 2014 Citroen C4 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Citroen C4?
In 2025, 57.1% of C4s first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 C4 most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension (in 37.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (36.4%) and body, chassis and structure (21.6%). The single most common item was “Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (18.5%).
How often does a 2014 Citroen C4 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 42.9% of first tests on C4s first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 36.7% failed, and a further 6.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 25,318 of 61,561 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 Citroen C4 MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 23.4% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (15.1%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (10.9%), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (9.8%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (6.6%).
Is a 2014 Citroen C4 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 69.9% in 2021 to 57.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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