Citroen C5 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
52.5% pass rate
from 722 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 6.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.55% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.42% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.55% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.83% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (192 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pipes (979 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Suspension unit (404 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Other components (255 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Accumulator
      • 0.14% fail on Bellows
      • 0.14% fail on Levelling valve
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.5% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.69% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Window
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.69% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Seats
      • 0.42% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.42% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (17 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.83% fail on Power steering
      • 0.55% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
    • 0.28% fail on Steering wheel (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.83% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.14% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment

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