Citroen C5 MOT Results

Registered in 2004

52.6% pass rate

from 843 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C5 is unusually good or bad.

20% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 15% fail on Brake performance (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 7.9% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 7.7% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      - 7.4% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      - 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 7.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.5% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.4% fail on Brake discs
  - 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.83% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Lever
    - 0.12% fail on Linkage
- 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.83% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.59% fail on Lever
- 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.24% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.12% fail on Pedal
- 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.12% fail on Load sensing valves
18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 6.6% fail on Headlamp
- 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Flashing type (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.36% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.24% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.12% fail on All position lamps
17% fail on Suspension
- 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 5.9% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (152 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Pipes (638 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Suspension unit (216 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Accumulator (722 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Other components (333 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Bellows (161 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Operation
- 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.47% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage
- 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.83% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.83% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
8.3% fail on Visibility
- 5.3% fail on Washers (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Wipers
- 0.36% fail on View to rear
  - 0.36% fail on Mirrors
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
7.6% fail on Tyres
- 4.7% fail on Tread depth
- 3.4% fail on Condition
6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Transmission
  - 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.1% fail on Joints
- 1.2% fail on Doors
  - 0.71% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.71% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.24% fail on Door condition
  - 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.24% fail on Door condition
- 0.71% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.36% fail on Tank
  - 0.24% fail on System (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Pipe
- 0.36% fail on Chassis
  - 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.36% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Seats
  - 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
  - 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.24% fail on Bumpers
- 0.24% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition
  - 0.12% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.24% fail on Undertray
- 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.12% fail on Bracket
- 0.12% fail on Body
  - 0.12% fail on Mounting fixings
4.5% fail on Steering
- 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.7% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.12% fail on Locking devices
- 0.83% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.83% fail on Steering rack
- 0.71% fail on Power steering
  - 0.36% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.12% fail on Operation
  - 0.12% fail on Rams
  - 0.12% fail on Other components
- 0.24% fail on Steering wheel (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering play
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack
1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.36% fail on Seat belts (78% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.47% fail on Registration plates
0.24% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment