diff --git a/unit/test-gdbus-client.c b/unit/test-gdbus-client.c
index 5a4b974..7e16d16 100644
--- a/unit/test-gdbus-client.c
+++ b/unit/test-gdbus-client.c
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ static struct context *create_context(void)
 		}
 
 		g_free(context);
+		tester_test_failed();
 		return NULL;
 	}