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2022 Citroen E-C4 Shine +: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Citroen E-C4 Shine +s, from 1,832 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

1,832MOT tests in 2025
84%pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
7,200typical miles a year
2.3×the usual rate for brake discs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Citroen E-C4 Shine +s than on all cars registered in 2022.

  • Brake discs2.3× usual
    Citroen E-C4 Shine +
    10.6% All 2022 cars
    4.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

  • Anti-roll bar link joints19× usual
    Citroen E-C4 Shine +
    3.8% All 2022 cars
    0.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0.1% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Ball joint7.8× usual
    Citroen E-C4 Shine +
    3.1% All 2022 cars
    0.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.1% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Braking performance3.3× usual
    Citroen E-C4 Shine +
    2% All 2022 cars
    0.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

  • Washers2.9× usual
    Citroen E-C4 Shine +
    2.3% All 2022 cars
    0.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.3%, against 0.8% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

By area

The share of 2022 Citroen E-C4 Shine + MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    28% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    12% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    9% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    7% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Seats and seatbelts
    3% of testsRough price £80–£250

    At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

  • Lights and electrics
    3% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2021820Tyres 28%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Citroen E-C4 Shine +s registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score