2021 Citroën C5 · 1,949 MOT tests
2021 Citroën C5 reliability
2021 Citroën C5s fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 C5 years (1,949 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- 10.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,600
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,949
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.5% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Citroën C5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.13%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.62%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.51%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.13%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.13%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Citroën C5 reliable?
2021 Citroën C5s fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 C5 years (1,949 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Citroën C5 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.13% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Citroën C5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Citroën C5 shows 26,600 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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