Citroen DS5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,367 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 6,367 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 63% of Citroen DS5 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the DS5 tends to fail
Share of Citroen DS5 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, body & structure, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Citroen DS5 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Citroen DS5 is more demanding than average for its age: 63% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension, body & structure and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Citroen DS5?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Citroen DS5 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Citroen DS5 MOT?
For Citroen DS5 cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (10.8% of tests vs 5.9% fleet), body & structure (4.9% of tests vs 1.8% fleet), lights & electrics (9.9% of tests vs 6.9% fleet).