Citroen C4 Cactus Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Citroen C4 Cactus car check
Is the Citroen C4 Cactus reliable? We analysed 150,634 real MOT tests across 21,619 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C4 Cactus.
Citroen C4 Cactus Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen C4 Cactus. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen C4 Cactus MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen C4 Cactus to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen C4 Cactus Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Citroen C4 Cactus models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Citroen C4 Cactus Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen C4 Cactus owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen C4 Cactus MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen C4 Cactus year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 992 | 87.6% | 20,536 | 30,677 | 44,634 |
| 2020 | 7,247 | 87.0% | 17,017 | 25,377 | 36,858 |
| 2019 | 20,746 | 83.3% | 21,068 | 31,878 | 44,959 |
| 2018 | 35,109 | 81.6% | 24,010 | 35,666 | 49,745 |
| 2017 | 47,868 | 80.1% | 26,640 | 39,942 | 56,795 |
| 2016 | 32,604 | 76.6% | 31,073 | 46,205 | 64,625 |
| 2015 | 4,126 | 75.2% | 33,435 | 50,741 | 70,958 |
| 2014 | 581 | 76.2% | 29,769 | 47,009 | 69,042 |
How Long Does a Citroen C4 Cactus Last?
Based on 21,619 Citroen C4 Cactus vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen C4 Cactus Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C4 Cactus MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen C4 Cactus
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.6% MOT pass rate from 992 tests
75.2% MOT pass rate from 4,126 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen C4 Cactus is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.6% across 992 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Citroen C4 Cactus Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen C4 Cactus THIS CAR | 80.3% | 150,634 | 38,287 mi | 11 yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 88.4% | 184,740 | 47,271 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C4 Cactus outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen C4 Cactus has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 150,634 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Citroen C4 Cactus with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Citroen C4 Cactus owner drives around 6,270 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Citroen C4 Cactus models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.