Car statistics by year
2015 Citroën C4
Citroën C4 cars first registered in 2015: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2015, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 61.0% All 2015 cars 72.6%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 79,500 miles; all 2015 cars 72,100
- Left at the end of 2025 27,795 91.8% of the 30,271 at the end of 2015
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 9.8% All 2015 cars 7.2%
- Tests with an advisory 58.9% All 2015 cars 51.7%
- MOT tests in 2025 27,881 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2015 Citroën C4s do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 10 years old, 61.0% of 2015 Citroën C4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.6% for all cars first registered in 2015. 2015 Citroën C4s did worse than average for their age, by 11.6 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 62.3% of the time (all 2015 cars 74.3%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Citroën C4 vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Citroën C4 bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Citroën C4 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’09 | 48.8% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 46.9% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 52.9% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 54.9% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 54.4% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 57.2% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 61.0% | 72.6% |
| ’16 | 63.2% | 75.6% |
| ’17 | 67.0% | 79.1% |
| ’18 | 71.6% | 81.8% |
| ’19 | 76.2% | 84.4% |
| ’20 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2015 Citroën C4
Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt was the most common single reason a 2015 Citroën C4 failed, on 16.0% of about 10,900 failed tests. By area of the car, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment failed most often (41.1% of failed tests; all 2015 cars 30.7%). 9.8% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.2% for all cars first registered in 2015. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 16.0% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.2% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.6% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 8.5% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 8.1% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 7.7% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.6% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 7.0% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 6.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Citroën C4 vs all 2015 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.1% |
| Suspension | 31.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.7% |
| Tyres | 20.4% |
| Brakes | 19.1% |
| Visibility | 14.7% |
| Steering | 10.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2015 Citroën C4
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 58.9% of 2015 Citroën C4 tests had at least one (all 2015 cars 51.7%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 23.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 14.0% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 11.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.8% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective Body, chassis, structure | 4.4% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 4.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 4.0% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2015 Citroën C4?
Half of the 2015 Citroën C4s tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 79,500 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 62,300 and a quarter more than 98,700. For all cars first registered in 2015, the middle figure was 72,100 miles, so 2015 Citroën C4s have been driven 10.3% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Citroën C4 | 47,100 | 62,300 | 79,500 | 98,700 | 119,200 | 26,371 |
| All 2015 cars | 36,100 | 52,200 | 72,100 | 94,600 | 119,500 | 2,231,507 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2015 Citroën C4s are left?
At the end of 2015, 30,271 2015 Citroën C4s were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom. By the end of 2025, 27,795 were: 27,054 licensed and 741 declared off the road (SORN). That is 91.8% still on the record, against 93.2% for all cars first registered in 2015.
Share still on the record since 2015
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2015. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2015 Citroën C4 | All 2015 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2016 | 97.5% | 100.7% |
| 2017 | 101.3% | 99.9% |
| 2018 | 95.7% | 96.7% |
| 2019 | 98.5% | 97.6% |
| 2020 | 97.3% | 96.9% |
| 2021 | 97.2% | 96.7% |
| 2022 | 96.2% | 96.1% |
| 2023 | 94.9% | 95.3% |
| 2024 | 93.5% | 94.3% |
| 2025 | 91.8% | 93.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2015
18 of the Citroën C4’s 94 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2015. 2 have no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2015 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2015 may have been built in 2014, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2024 | Citroen C4 DriverPassenger Airbag (Takata) | 2 Feb 2010 to 20 May 2018 | 17,614 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt | 1 Jul 2014 to 8 Mar 2017 | 3,101 (all models) |
| 20 Jan 2021 | The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt | 20 Mar 2013 to 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 (all models) |
| 17 Sept 2020 | Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly | 2 Sept 2009 to 12 Apr 2017 | 1,080 (all models) |
| 26 Sept 2019 | Due to the calibration of the engine management software NOx emissions may not comply with regulatory limits | 25 Sept 2013 to 15 May 2016 | 5,290 (all models) |
| 27 Feb 2019 | The battery charge program may not be correct to specification | 25 Nov 2011 to 1 Apr 2015 | 2 |
| 13 Feb 2018 | Engine may overheat | 5 Dec 2012 to 30 Apr 2015 | 2,098 (all models) |
| 5 Oct 2017 | Bonnet striker may be insecure | 9 Sept 2015 to 16 May 2017 | 16,984 |
| 6 Jul 2017 | Starter supply wire may chafe | 15 May 2013 to 2 Apr 2017 | 2,014 (all models) |
| 7 Dec 2016 | Bonnet may open unintentionally | 26 May 2014 to 8 Sept 2015 | 11,236 |
| 1 Dec 2016 | Bonnet may open unexpectedly | 19 Nov 2009 to 27 May 2016 | 41,893 (all models) |
| 29 Nov 2016 | Front suspension may fail | 21 Nov 2014 to 26 Jan 2015 | 2,662 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | Seat belt buckle strap may fail | 14 Sept 2015 to 10 Nov 2015 | 2,238 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | Door may open unexpectedly | 18 Aug 2015 to 19 Nov 2015 | 919 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | Door may open unexpectedly | 5 May 2015 to 20 Nov 2015 | 1,914 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | Door may open unexpectedly | 19 Aug 2015 to 21 Nov 2015 | 1,292 |
| 29 Feb 2016 | Seatbelt may fail | 13 Jul 2015 to 14 Jul 2015 | 30 (all models) |
| 4 Jan 2016 | Doors may open unexpectedly | 18 Aug 2015 to 20 Nov 2015 | 1,939 |
Every Citroën C4 recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Citroën C4
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%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | – | 1,664 | 55.2% |
| 2006 | – | 2,138 | 50.3% |
| 2007 | – | 5,516 | 49.7% |
| 2008 | – | 6,118 | 46.9% |
| 2009 | – | 4,977 | 48.8% |
| 2010 | – | 5,877 | 46.9% |
| 2011 | – | 7,236 | 52.9% |
| 2012 | – | 8,480 | 54.9% |
| 2013 | – | 11,813 | 54.4% |
| 2014 | 23,956 | 20,726 | 57.2% |
| 2015 | 30,271 | 27,795 | 61.0% |
| 2016 | 27,299 | 25,212 | 63.2% |
| 2017 | 16,818 | 16,319 | 67.0% |
| 2018 | 12,463 | 11,992 | 71.6% |
| 2019 | 8,822 | 8,810 | 76.2% |
| 2020 | 3,537 | 3,523 | 82.9% |
| 2021 | 6,759 | 6,455 | 80.5% |
| 2022 | 8,115 | 7,620 | 83.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 27,881 MOT tests of 2015 Citroën C4 cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 27,795 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Citroën C4 cars first registered in 2015; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2015.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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