2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen DS5 MOT pass rate and common faults

392 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 392 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    16 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.5%
  2. Body & chassis11.0%
  3. Tyres9.7%
  4. Suspension8.7%
  5. Brakes8.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Steering2.8%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.8%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 DS5?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2015 Citroen DS5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 392 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen DS5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Citroen DS5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).