2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

412 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 412 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working13.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.6%
  2. Suspension25.7%
  3. Brakes25.7%
  4. Tyres7.5%
  5. Body & chassis6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Steering4.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2006 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 412 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Citroen C5?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Citroen C5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).