2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

294 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 294 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working12.9%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working3.7%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Brakes30.3%
  3. Suspension19.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Body & chassis7.1%
  7. Steering6.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.8%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2005 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2005 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 294 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Citroen C5?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 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).