Citroen C4 Cactus (2020)
2020 Citroen C4 Cactus
CarHunch analysed 1,874 real MOT records for the 2020 Citroen C4 Cactus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Citroën C4 Cactus is a genuinely reliable buy, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90%—a solid 10 percentage points above the UK average. Only 9.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests good structural and safety integrity across the fleet.
At just 24,085 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, so the strong pass rate reflects genuine build quality rather than owner luck. The average vehicle racks up 2.9 minor advisories per test but only 0.44 failures, meaning most issues are wear-and-tear rather than serious—if you're considering one, budget for routine maintenance but don't expect surprising repair bills.
What to check before buying a 2020 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.
- 📄 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 (88%) | 1,653 | 90.2% | 0.43 |
| Diesel (12%) | 221 | 88.9% | 0.49 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 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 2020 Citroen C4 Cactus vehicles fall between 16,305 and 32,266 miles.
2020 Citroen C4 Cactus — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,838 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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