2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,155 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    177 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 1.6mm1.5%
    152 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    85 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.2%
  2. Tyres5.2%
  3. Brakes3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  5. Body & chassis0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%

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: 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 2020 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2020 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,155 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Citroen C5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).