Citroen Grand C4 MOT Failures
An analysis of 403 real DVSA MOT tests on the Citroen Grand C4 — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Citroen Grand C4 fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Citroen Grand C4 is wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and... — this model is 7.9 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 403 MOT tests, 14.1% of all Citroen Grand C4 tests recorded this as a failure.
Wheel-related failures include cracked alloys, damaged wheel studs, and bearing play. Listen for rumbling at speed (wheel bearings) and check for any visible cracks around alloy spokes.
Other notable weak points include light unit fault (6.6x the fleet average) and transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... (5.3x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Citroen Grand C4's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Wheels, Lights & Electrics, Bodywork. If you're inspecting a Citroen Grand C4 before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Citroen Grand C4
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Citroen Grand C4:
Wheels — check for wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and.... Lights & Electrics — check for light unit fault. Bodywork — check for transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot....
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Citroen Grand C4 MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen Grand C4?
Based on 403 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and... — at 8x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include light unit fault and transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot....
Is the Citroen Grand C4 reliable based on MOT data?
The Citroen Grand C4 has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and..., light unit fault, transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot....
How do I check a Citroen Grand C4's MOT history?
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MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.