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Citroen C5 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.6% pass rate
from 2,266 tests in 2021
(7.3% worse than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (88 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Suspension unit (139 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pipes (301 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other components (145 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Accumulator
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.79% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.044% fail on Axles
      • 0.044% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.088% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.97% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.088% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
        • 0.044% fail on Hinge
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.044% fail on Tank
      • 0.044% fail on Hose
      • 0.044% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.088% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.088% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.088% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Other body component
    • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.044% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.044% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.53% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.088% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.088% fail on Pedal
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.088% fail on Driver's view (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.088% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Power steering (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Operation (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Other components (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Pipes and hoses (23 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rams (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Steering box
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.088% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.088% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.62% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (21 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.088% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.044% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 0.79% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.044% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
  • 0.088% fail on Seat belt installation check (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Anchorages (22 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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