2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

181 MOT tests in 2024. 70.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time70.2%
Failed or needed repairs29.8%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.6%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Body & chassis6.1%
  4. Suspension5.0%
  5. Brakes5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop 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 2015 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 70.2% of 2015 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 181 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen C5?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Citroen C5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).