2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

545 MOT tests in 2024. 61.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time61.7%
Failed or needed repairs38.3%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 545 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Suspension15.0%
  3. Body & chassis13.0%
  4. Brakes10.3%
  5. Tyres8.1%
  6. Steering6.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn11.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2011 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 61.7% of 2011 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 545 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Citroen C5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Citroen C5 reliable at MOT time?

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