CITROEN DS5 MOT pass rate
68.8% of 6,379 CITROEN DS5 MOT tests pass.
At 68.8%, The DS5 passes slightly less often than the average across all CITROEN models (71.7%).
The CITROEN DS5 passes 68.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 72.8% at 6–10 years to 67.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 72.8% | 1,310 | 82,042 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.7% | 5,063 | 99,671 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN DS5
The most common reason the CITROEN DS5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 48.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Fractured or broken".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.8% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.2% | Projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Brakes | 26.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 24.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 10.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 9.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 DS5?
- 68.8% of CITROEN DS5 MOT tests pass, based on 6,379 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN DS5?
- The most common reason the CITROEN DS5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 48.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Fractured or broken".
- Does this show the CITROEN DS5'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.