Citroen C4 Shine Puretech S/S
From 2,142 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 94 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 94 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 42 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 40 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 33 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 33 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 22 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 17 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 16 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 13 |
| wiper blade defective | 12 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.2% of failures are serious: 43.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 4% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all C4 Shine Puretech S/Ss tested had between 14,395 and 30,186 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,383 median miles, the C4 Shine Puretech S/S has 0.088 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen C4 Shine Puretech S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C4 Shine Puretech S/S has a 83.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,142 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C4 Shine Puretech S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C4 Shine Puretech S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 94 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C4 Shine Puretech S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C4 Shine Puretech S/S is 18,383 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,395 and 30,186 miles.
Buying a used C4 Shine Puretech S/S?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £81 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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