2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Citroen C5 MOT pass rate and common faults

100 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 100 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working8.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low2.0%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.0%
  2. Suspension10.0%
  3. Body & chassis9.0%
  4. Brakes9.0%
  5. Tyres6.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Wheels1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.0%

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 2016 Citroen C5?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2016 Citroen C5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 100 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Citroen C5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).