2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen DS5 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,031 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,031 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    60 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    47 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension18.3%
  2. Lights & electrics15.7%
  3. Brakes11.1%
  4. Tyres9.0%
  5. Body & chassis5.2%
  6. Steering4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2014 Citroen DS5?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2014 Citroen DS5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,031 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Citroen DS5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Citroen DS5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).