2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,957 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,957 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    142 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    107 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    82 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Body & chassis0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2021 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,957 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Citroen C5?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).