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Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto (2021)

622 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

CarHunch analysed 622 real MOT records for the 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Citroën C4 is a solid performer in the MOT arena, passing at 88.4% on the first attempt compared to the UK average of 80%—a clear sign of good baseline reliability. Only 5.1% of these cars have ever picked up a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a buyer concerned about safety issues.

At 25,658 miles on average, these three-year-old examples are running well below the typical 30,000 miles-per-year expectation, suggesting they've been genuinely looked after. The low failure rate of 0.32 per vehicle indicates mechanical problems are rare, though the 1.7 advisories per car hint that minor wear items like brakes and suspension deserve attention before they become real problems—get a pre-purchase inspection done with a focus on these components.

The 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
90%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
5.1%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.32
Over 2.3 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
23k
Middle half: 16k–33k
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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 622 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

Based on MOT data from 622 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (97%) 604 89.7% 0.32

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,026 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.9%
647
Black 18.7%
378
Red 15.9%
322
Blue 15.4%
313
White 11.4%
230
Brown 6.7%
136

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

23,301
typical
16,353
low mileage
32,647
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto vehicles fall between 16,353 and 32,647 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 16,353 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
✓ 16,353–32,647 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Citroen C4 Shine + Puretech S/s Autos sit.
⚠ Over 44,073 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.32
Avg failures per vehicle
1.7
Avg advisories per vehicle
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