2013 Citroën C5 · 1,213 MOT tests
2013 Citroën C5 reliability
2013 Citroën C5s fail 34% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 C5 years (1,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- 34%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 88,860
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,213
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.6% of tests fail here (201% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Citroën C5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.3%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Suspension8.9%
- Tyres7.7%
- Brakes5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.58%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 6.1%
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 2.89%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.56%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.98%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.18%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.44%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Citroën C5 reliable?
2013 Citroën C5s fail 34% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 C5 years (1,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Citroën C5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.58% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.1% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Citroën C5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Citroën C5 shows 88,860 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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