Electric Citroen E-C4 Shine: MOT pass rate
90.3% of electric Citroen E-C4 Shines pass the MOT first time, measured across 318 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 23,604.
Electric against the other Citroen E-C4 Shine versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 84.8% | 895 |
| Electric | 90.3% | 318 |
| All Citroen E-C4 Shine | 90.3% | 318 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
No exhaust, no emissions test and far fewer moving parts, which is why EVs post the highest pass rates of any fuel type. Tyres and suspension take the load instead, since they are heavier.
On the Citroen E-C4 Shine specifically, electric is the strongest at 90.3%, and this electric version sits 0 points above the 90.3% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average electric Citroen E-C4 Shine had covered 23,604 miles at test. That is low mileage, which usually means light urban use. Short journeys are harder on batteries, brakes and exhausts than motorway miles, so do not assume low miles means low wear.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Citroen E-C4 Shine page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.