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Citroen DS5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·6,367 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.
63%
Below average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Below average for its age
-9.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
6,367 tests · fleet 73%
63%
Where the DS5 fails
Suspension89
Brakes94
Body & structure95
Steering97
Tyres94
Lights & electrics90
Fails more often on suspension, body & structure, lights & electrics. Holds up better on road wheels.
Share of 8 to 12 years Citroen DS5 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Citroen DS5 tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Citroen DS5 models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~11% of MOTsAbove average
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~10% of MOTsAbove average
- Brakes · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
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).
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