Citroen C5 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
54.3% pass rate
from 3,195 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2009 cars)
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (68 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Suspension unit (108 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pipes (184 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other components (96 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Accumulator
      • 0.031% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.031% fail on Axles
      • 0.031% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.031% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.031% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.094% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.031% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 13% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Belts (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.094% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.031% fail on Tank
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.094% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Other body component
      • 0.031% fail on Panel
    • 0.031% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
    • 0.031% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Lever
        • 0.031% fail on Linkage
    • 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.031% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.094% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.031% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.031% fail on Lever
    • 0.031% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Other emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.031% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.094% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.094% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (25 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.094% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.094% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.031% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.031% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Power steering (28 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Operation (29 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Other components (35 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pipes and hoses (28 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rams (28 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pump
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering box
    • 0.97% fail on Steering linkage components (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Track rod end (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.031% fail on Requirements
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Airbags
      • 0.031% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
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