Citroen C5 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
77.1% pass rate
from 109 tests in 2021
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 6.4% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (34 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.8% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (647 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Operation
      • 0.92% fail on Pipes
    • 0.92% fail on Springs
      • 0.92% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.92% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission (20 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Drive shafts (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Joints (22 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.92% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes
    • 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.92% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.92% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.92% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.92% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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  • Citroen C5 (2008 - 2016)
    Very comfortable, fantastic all-speed refinement, lots of interior space, well equipped from mid-range upwards.

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