Citroen C4 (2017)
2017 Citroen C4
CarHunch analysed 951 real MOT records for the 2017 Citroen C4.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Citroën C4 passes its MOT first time at 84.2%, which is above the UK average of 80%, suggesting reasonable reliability—but nearly a third of these vehicles (31.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a figure worth taking seriously if you're buying one used. Petrol and diesel versions perform similarly, with petrol slightly ahead at 85.1% versus 83.8% for diesel.
At 53,900 miles median for a seven-year-old car, these C4s have been driven sensibly and haven't accumulated excessive wear. However, the average vehicle still racks up 1.54 failures and 8.5 advisories per test, indicating that while major problems aren't routine, they're not rare either—get a full pre-purchase inspection done, and pay particular attention to the braking and suspension systems where dangerous defects have been flagged.
The 2017 Citroen C4 has a decent first-time pass rate (84.2%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 951 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 951 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.
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Before you buy a 2017 Citroen C4
Based on MOT data from 951 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (72%) | 684 | 83.8% | 1.65 |
| Petrol (28%) | 267 | 85.1% | 1.26 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 233,864 Citroen C4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Citroen C4 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.
Half of all 2017 Citroen C4 vehicles fall between 36,786 and 79,766 miles.
2017 Citroen C4 — Still on the Road
Almost all 2017 Citroen C4s are still on the road.
Strong survival — 836 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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