Citroen C5 MOT Results

Registered in 2007

52.2% pass rate

from 830 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C5 is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Brakes (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 15% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 8.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 8.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 7.7% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 7.6% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 7.5% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 4.6% fail on Rbt (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.5% fail on Brake pads
  - 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 2.0% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.72% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.72% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.96% fail on Lever
- 0.96% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.36% fail on Hand lever
17% fail on Suspension
- 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
- 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage
- 5.5% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (207 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Suspension unit (343 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Pipes (814 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Bellows (205 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Accumulator (490 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Other components (100 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Operation
  - 0.12% fail on Levelling valve
- 0.96% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.84% fail on Other suspension component (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.72% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.12% fail on Axles
  - 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.12% fail on Suspension rod
16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.2% fail on Stop lamp (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.7% fail on Headlamp
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.36% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.36% fail on Position lamp
- 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.12% fail on Horn
7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.9% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 5.5% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.36% fail on Joints
- 0.36% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.24% fail on Tank
  - 0.12% fail on Hose
- 0.24% fail on Bumpers
- 0.24% fail on Body
  - 0.24% fail on Other body component
- 0.24% fail on Seats
  - 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.12% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.12% fail on Undertray
6.5% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 5.4% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint
- 0.72% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.72% fail on Steering rack
- 0.24% fail on Power steering
  - 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.24% fail on Steering wheel (23 times worse than other 2007 cars)
6.1% fail on Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
- 0.12% fail on View to rear
  - 0.12% fail on Mirrors
5.9% fail on Tyres
- 4.3% fail on Tread depth
- 2.4% fail on Condition
3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.12% fail on Particulate filter
  - 0.72% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.24% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Noise suppression (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Sound deadening material
  - 0.12% fail on Undertray
0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.60% fail on Registration plates
0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp