2011 Citroën C5 · 2,104 MOT tests
2011 Citroën C5 reliability
2011 Citroën C5s fail 35.4% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 C5 years (2,104 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- 35.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 104,327
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,104
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 10.5% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Citroën C5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Suspension10.8%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Tyres7.1%
- Brakes7%
- Steering5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.65%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 4.9%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.18%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.33%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.19%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.88%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.37%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.37%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.94%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Citroën C5 reliable?
2011 Citroën C5s fail 35.4% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 C5 years (2,104 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Citroën C5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.65% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.9% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Citroën C5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Citroën C5 shows 104,327 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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