CITROEN DS5 MOT Pass Rate
66.9% of 1,600 CITROEN DS5 MOT tests pass.
At 66.9%, The DS5 passes slightly less often than the average across all CITROEN models (70.9%).
The CITROEN DS5 passes 66.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 71.2% at 6–10 years to 66.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 71.2% | 153 | 74,023 miles |
| 10–15 years | 66.4% | 1,447 | 101,856 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN DS5
The most common reason the CITROEN DS5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 47.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47.4% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.3% | projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Brakes | 27.0% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 22.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.3% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 11.1% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 9.9% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.7% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.0% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 — 69.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 74.3% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 66.9% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 61.9% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 67.1% pass rate