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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C5 R. Check any C5 R by registration number below.

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85.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.2%

vs Citroen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen C5 R — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C5 R has an average MOT pass rate of 85.9%, which is 1.2 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C5 R is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Citroen C5 R, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen C5 R performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 55 vehicles

83.6%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%

2010

Based on 54 vehicles

79.6%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%

2009

Based on 91 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen C5 R

Citroen C5 R — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C5 R MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C5 R?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C5 R is 85.9% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C5 R?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Citroen C5 R reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.9%, the Citroen C5 R is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C5 R?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C5 R?
Mileage data for the Citroen C5 R is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

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