2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,599 MOT tests in 2024. 81.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.6%
Failed or needed repairs18.4%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,599 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    242 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    173 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    130 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.5%
  2. Tyres6.2%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Body & chassis1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.4%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2019 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 81.6% of 2019 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,599 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Citroen C5?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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).