Citroen C4 (2001)
2001 Citroen C4
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2001 Citroen C4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Citroën C4's first-time pass rate of 68.7% trails the UK average by over 11 percentage points, signalling below-average reliability for its age. More concerning, nearly 23% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and should weigh on any buyer's decision.
These vehicles are averaging 87,000 miles, which is reasonable for a 23-year-old car, but they're racking up 4.5 failures and nearly 14 advisories per test—suggesting persistent mechanical wear rather than isolated problems. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on braking and suspension systems, where dangerous defects typically cluster on older Citroëns.
What to check before buying a 2001 Citroen C4
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.
- ⚠️ 23% 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 (98%) | 119 | 68.7% | 4.5 |
| Diesel (2%) | 3 | 65.8% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Citroen C4 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 2001 Citroen C4 vehicles fall between 69,012 and 96,837 miles.
2001 Citroen C4 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Citroen C4
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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77.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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74.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.6%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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61.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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56.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.6%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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36.5%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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