2014 Citroën DS5 · 3,706 MOT tests
2014 Citroën DS5 reliability
2014 Citroën DS5s fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 DS5 years (3,706 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS5s: 36.6%)
- 32.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS5s: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 79,484
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,706
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.9% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Citroën DS5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Suspension12.1%
- Tyres7.3%
- Brakes6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Steering2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.16%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.7%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.67%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.78%)
Other years
Every Citroën DS5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Citroën DS5 reliable?
2014 Citroën DS5s fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 DS5 years (3,706 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Citroën DS5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.72% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Citroën DS5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Citroën DS5 shows 79,484 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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