Citroen C5 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
56.8% pass rate
from 810 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.86% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.74% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.74% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.12% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.12% fail on Leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Horn
      • 0.25% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (118 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pipes (299 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Suspension unit (171 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other components (378 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Accumulator (516 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Levelling valve
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.62% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission
      • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.5% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition
      • 0.37% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on System
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Body condition
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Steering (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.62% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.62% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.62% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Rams
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition

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