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With 185,091 currently licensed in the UK, the Citroen C4 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the C4 4 stars in 2021, with 78% adult occupant and 78% child protection scores.
It has a 74.8% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, exhaust emissions.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,745 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £229/month or 34p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2021
MOT Pass Rate
74.8%
65,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£229
est. annual total
New From
£29,000
Euro NCAP tested the C4 in 2021 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
78%
Child Occupant
78%
Pedestrian
59%
Safety Assist
70%
There are 114 known DVSA recalls affecting the Citroen C4. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/346
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Build dates: 2017-12-12 to 2020-11-28
R/2025/346
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Build dates: 2017-12-12 to 2020-11-28
R/2025/300
On affected vehicles the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Build dates: 2010-02-02 to 2013-09-10
R/2025/283
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Build dates: 2023-10-04 to 2025-04-23
R/2025/247
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Build dates: 2018-01-25 to 2022-06-27
+ 109 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 65,000 MOT tests, the C4 has a first-time pass rate of 74.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The C4 is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Citroen C4 are estimated at around £2,745 per year, or £229 per month.
Fuel
£966
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,054
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The C4 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 54.6 mpg (44.4 mpg urban, 52.4 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4 | PETROL | 54.6 mpg | 1.2L |
| C4 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 51.1 mpg | 1.2L |
| C4 | PETROL | 44.1 mpg | 1.4L |
| C4 | PETROL | 46.3 mpg | 1.4L |
| C4 | DIESEL | 60.1 mpg | 1.5L |
| C4 | DIESEL | 74.3 mpg | 1.6L |
| C4 | PETROL | 39.8 mpg | 1.6L |
| C4 | PETROL | 44.1 mpg | 1.6L |
Starting from £29,000 new, a Citroen C4 typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £19,600 | −£9,400 |
| 2 years | 57% | £16,650 | −£12,350 |
| 3 years | 50% | £14,650 | −£14,350 |
| 4 years | 45% | £13,200 | −£15,800 |
| 5 years | 42% | £12,100 | −£16,900 |
| 6 years | 39% | £11,300 | −£17,700 |
| 7 years | 37% | £10,600 | −£18,400 |
| 8 years | 35% | £10,050 | −£18,950 |
| 9 years | 33% | £9,550 | −£19,450 |
| 10 years | 31% | £9,100 | −£19,900 |
There are currently 185,091 licensed and 13,598 SORN C4s in the UK (198,689 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The C4 has a 74.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 65,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the C4 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 78% for adult occupant protection, 78% for child occupant protection, 59% for vulnerable road users, and 70% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old C4 are estimated at around £2,745 per year (£229/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 114 known safety recalls affecting the C4. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new C4 starts from around £29,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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