2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 515 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

515

MOT tests analysed

9.1%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.3%	22
2	Brakes	3.1%	16
3	Lighting & signalling	3.1%	16
4	Visibility	1.8%	9
5	Emissions & environmental	0.8%	4
6	Road wheels	0.4%	2

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	16
2	Headlamp aim	14
3	Tread depth	9
4	Washers	7
5	Passenger's seat	4
6	Rear fog lamp	2

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.7%	127
2	Brakes	19.8%	102
3	Other defects	8.9%	46
4	Visibility	2.3%	12
5	Body, structure & corrosion	1.8%	9
6	Lighting & signalling	1.2%	6

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	299	8.4%
30-60k	200	10.0%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	169	8.3%
2024	168	8.9%
2025	168	10.1%

What to check before buying a 2020 C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A

Before buying a 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (3.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss As pass their MOT?

90.9% of the 515 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.1%).

Does the 2020 C4 Gr Stourer Flair+ Ptch Ss A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 515 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.