Citroën C4 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 171,933 −5.9% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 13,112 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 62.4% Cars of the same ages 72.9%
• Rank by number licensed No. 47 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2018 223,717 licensed
• Average annual mileage 7,381 miles a year

How many Citroën C4s are left in Great Britain?

There were 171,933 Citroën C4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 13,112 declared off the road (SORN). That is 23.1% fewer than the peak of 223,717 in 2018.

Citroën C4 versions

The Citroën C4 Picasso Lounge has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Citroën C4 MOT reliability

In 2025, 62.4% of Citroën C4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Citroën C4s tested pass 72.9% of the time, so the Citroën C4 does worse than average for its age, by 10.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 62.6%.

Citroën C4 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Citroën C4 fails its MOT, appearing on 42.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.7% of Citroën C4 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Citroën C4 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Citroën C4 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 16.1% of 64,553 failed tests. 58.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Citroën C4 by year

18 years of the Citroën C4, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2005 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (55.2% passed first time) and the 2010 cars worst (46.9%).

Citroën C4 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 182,356 Citroën C4s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 61.9% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 19.9% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc has grown from 0.1% in 2014 to 19.9%. Diesels made up 72.4% of those licensed in 2014 and 64.8% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Citroën C4 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Citroën C4 from 2005, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 36.5 to 64.9 mpg, with CO2 of 102 to 175 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 210 to 227 miles. On the older NEDC test (listings 2005 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 31.7 to 91.1 mpg, with CO2 of 82 to 211 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “C4”, “C4 Picasso”, “Grand C4 Picasso”, “New C4”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Citroën C4 safety recalls

DVSA lists 94 safety recalls for the Citroën C4 since 1992, the first in 2005. The most recent was launched on 9 March 2026.

All 94 Citroën C4 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Citroën C4. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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