2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

221 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 221 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working7.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.9%
  2. Suspension14.9%
  3. Body & chassis10.4%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Brakes8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.3%

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 2014 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2014 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 221 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Citroen C5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).