New registrations in Europe
314,342 new Citroen C4 Cactus cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2014 and 2021, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2021 the largest markets were France (379), Germany (107), Netherlands (74).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 788 | 127 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 22,122 | 129 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 44,980 | 134 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 49,097 | 135 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 45,774 | 99 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 59,597 | — |
| 2015 | 67,444 | — |
| 2014 | 24,540 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 788 | — |
| 2020 C4 Cactus | 22,122 | — |
| 2019 C4 Cactus | 44,980 | — |
| 2018 C4 Cactus | 49,097 | — |
| 2017 C4 Cactus | 45,774 | — |
| 2016 C4 Cactus | 59,597 | — |
| 2015 C4 Cactus | 67,444 | — |
| 2014 C4 Cactus | 24,540 | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of latest year (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in 2023 (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
In New Zealand
151 C4 Cactus cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 28 | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 36 | 34 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
17,687 C4 Cactus cars are on Dutch roads; 21% arrived later as imports, and 913 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 | €26,216 |
| 2020 | 908 | €25,424 |
| 2019 | 1,526 | €25,624 |
| 2018 | 1,960 | €23,901 |
| 2017 | 2,458 | €21,533 |
| 2016 | 3,431 | €21,260 |
| 2015 | 5,342 | €21,280 |
| 2014 | 1,982 | €20,260 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,253 C4 Cactus cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 82% petrol, 18% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 167 | 72,000 km |
| 2019 | 326 | 74,000 km |
| 2018 | 223 | 85,000 km |
| 2017 | 22 | 118,000 km |
| 2016 | 133 | 128,000 km |
| 2015 | 273 | 137,000 km |
| 2014 | 109 | 164,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
21,057 C4 Cactus cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 76% passed first time, against 83% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,934 | 89% |
| 2019 | 3,980 | 83% |
| 2018 | 5,386 | 77% |
| 2017 | 5,847 | 73% |
| 2016 | 3,545 | 66% |
| 2015 | 365 | 67% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | C4 Cactus | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.4% | 4.4% |
| Visibility | 7.9% | 3.5% |
| Tyres | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Brakes | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Suspension | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.3% | 0.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the C4 Cactus in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate wi…
Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and i…
The software in the calculator, used only in after-sales operations and for a limited period (October 2020 to January 2021), was incorrect. This may lead to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the…
The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the…
The left rear brake hose may be in contact with the suspension spring. As a result, the hose will be damaged and brake fluid will leak, reducing the braking performance and increasing the risk of an accident.
A plastic component inside the exhaust line of the particulate filter could damage the diesel particulate filter (DPF). Depending on the amount of damage, the particulate emission level could exceed regulatory limits.
The rear axle connection may be inadequate and could break. As a result, the rear axle may be disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.
The weight distribution of the vehicle may, under certain conditions, be inadequate. This may impair driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.
The cable of the bonnet release is insufficiently secured, which could lead to the bonnet opening unexpectedly whilst driving.
The guard has been incorrectly fixed to the bumper and may fall off with a risk of injuries for other road users.
An internal component of an electric relay is faulty. As a consequence, the starter may not be activated, the starter control may be constantly blocked or the starter may operate unexpectedly. This could lead to unexpected movement of the vehicle or fire cause…
A problem with a component of the gearbox actuator could prevent gear changing or cause the driver to change to the wrong gear. This could lead to the vehicle moving in the opposite direction to that intended by the driver.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0