CITROEN C5 MOT pass rate
81.6% of 34,516 CITROEN C5 MOT tests pass.
The C5 passes its MOT 81.6% of the time — well above the average across all CITROEN models, which sits at 71.7%.
The CITROEN C5 has a pass rate of 81.6%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN C5 tested at 0–3 years pass 91.7% of the time, compared with just 63.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.7% | 1,333 | 23,409 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.6% | 21,341 | 33,209 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.7% | 619 | 82,541 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.6% | 5,275 | 113,105 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.2% | 5,948 | 120,468 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C5
The most common reason the CITROEN C5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 32.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 29.1% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 27.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 13.4% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 7.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN C5?
- 81.6% of CITROEN C5 MOT tests pass, based on 34,516 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C5?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN C5's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.