Citroen C4 (2007)
2007 Citroen C4
CarHunch analysed 31,427 real MOT records for the 2007 Citroen C4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Citroën C4 passes its MOT first time in only 70.8% of cases, which is nearly 10 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful reliability gap. More concerning, 39% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold, making this a real buyer consideration.
These C4s are averaging 71,604 miles, which is reasonable for a 17-year-old car, but they're racking up 4.67 failures per test and 19.5 advisories, suggesting ageing components across the board rather than isolated problems. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and braking systems, where dangerous defects are most commonly found in this generation.
What to check before buying a 2007 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.
- ⚠️ 39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (59%) | 18,467 | 70.9% | 4.58 |
| Petrol (41%) | 12,951 | 70.7% | 4.8 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 70.7% | 4.29 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 55.6% | 4 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 61.1% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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 2007 Citroen C4 vehicles fall between 61,338 and 90,769 miles.
2007 Citroen C4 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 3,678 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (13% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 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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68.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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67.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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58.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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40.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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36.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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