Is the Citroen C4 Cactus ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 21,126 MOT tests, around 99% of Citroen C4 Cactuses still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 74% petrol, 26% diesel. Every petrol C4 Cactus in the data (2015 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel C4 Cactus in the data (2015 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 99%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 21,126
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C4 Cactus ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many C4 Cactuses of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,704 tested | Likely compliant230 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,224 tested | Likely compliant756 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant4,311 tested | Likely compliant1,075 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant4,113 tested | Likely compliant1,734 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,026 tested | Likely compliant1,519 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant165 tested | Check exact car200 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the C4 Cactus
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (74% of C4 Cactuses tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (26% of C4 Cactuses tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
C4 Cactuses from 2015 sit on the boundary (1% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Citroen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how C4 Cactuses fare at the MOT too: see the Citroen C4 Cactus MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Citroen C4 Cactus for London: what the MOT data shows
The Citroen C4 Cactuses in this data were first registered between 2015 and 2020. 2017 was the most common year, with 5,847 tests (28% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Every C4 Cactus in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2020) passed first time 89% of the time at 19,733 miles on average, and the oldest (2015) passed 67% at 61,053 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel C4 Cactuses likely to comply are from 2016. 1,519 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 66% of the time and averaged 54,449 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the C4 Cactus's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (5.3% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working on dipped beam" (2.5%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.1% of tests.
Overall, 76% of C4 Cactuses passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 39,226 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 21,126 first MOT tests of the Citroen C4 Cactus carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 21,126 MOT tests say about the Citroen C4 Cactus and London's ULEZ.
Is the Citroen C4 Cactus ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 99% of C4 Cactuses on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol C4 Cactus years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol C4 Cactuses first registered from 2015 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel C4 Cactus ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific C4 Cactus is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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