Citroen Grand C4
From 511 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 34 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.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 34 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 32 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 21 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 20 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 16 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 13 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 13 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.4% of Grand C4 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 30.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 64.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand C4s tested had between 96,892 and 127,925 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 107,678 median miles, the Grand C4 has 0.035 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 Grand C4 MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Grand C4 has a 62.8% MOT pass rate based on 511 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Grand C4?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Grand C4 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Grand C4 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Grand C4 is 107,678 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 96,892 and 127,925 miles.
Buying a used Grand C4?
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 62.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £101 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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