2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,113 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    72 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7%
    58 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    53 marked dangerous
  8. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.2%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.3%
  2. Suspension18.1%
  3. Brakes14.7%
  4. Body & chassis13.7%
  5. Tyres10.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Steering6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%

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: 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 2010 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2010 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,113 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Citroen C5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Citroen C5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).