Citroen C4 Cactus (2016)
2016 Citroen C4 Cactus
CarHunch analysed 3,600 real MOT records for the 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Citroën C4 Cactus sits just below the UK average with a 78.8% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that 35.7% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical threshold for buyer concern. Petrol versions perform marginally better at 79.6% pass rate versus 77.9% for diesels, though neither inspires confidence.
At a median 41,468 miles, these cars are showing their age appropriately for an eight-year-old model, yet they're averaging 2.02 failures and 10.4 advisories per test, suggesting wear is catching up faster than average. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and braking components, where the high advisory rate hints at accumulated stress.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (57%) | 2,037 | 79.6% | 1.95 |
| Diesel (43%) | 1,563 | 77.9% | 2.12 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus vehicles fall between 31,461 and 53,466 miles.
2016 Citroen C4 Cactus — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 3,319 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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