2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

347 MOT tests in 2024. 61.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time61.4%
Failed or needed repairs38.6%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 347 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.2%
  2. Suspension13.5%
  3. Body & chassis10.1%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Brakes8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.3%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%

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 2013 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 61.4% of 2013 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 347 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Citroen C5?

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

Is the 2013 Citroen C5 reliable at MOT time?

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