Citroen C5 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
53.2% pass rate
from 218 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.46% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Horn
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (218 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Suspension unit (373 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pipes (385 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other components (315 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Accumulator (579 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Levelling valve (209 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Operation
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.3% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.46% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission
      • 4.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.6% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.46% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.46% fail on Doors
      • 0.46% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.92% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering
      • 0.46% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.92% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (34 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Speedometer (35 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment

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