2022 Citroen C5 — MOT failures & pass rate
4,447 MOT tests on the 2022 Citroen C5 are in this dataset, and 92.5% of them passed. Large family cars of a similar age fail 10.1% of the time, so this is 2.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests against 1.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 117 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 C5 fails 6.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.7 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 7.0% of the time against 8.0% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 210 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.5% | 67 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 62 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 55 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 26 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 117 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 58 |
| 4 | Washers | 44 |
| 5 | Wipers | 30 |
| 6 | Joints | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.6% | 1,007 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.7% | 475 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 264 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 80 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 56 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,958 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,313 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 144 | 9.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,213 | 7.0% |
| Hybrid | 1,181 | 7.9% |
| Diesel | 1,053 | 8.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 150 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 4,293 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 C5
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Citroen C5s pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 4,447 2022 Citroen C5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen C5?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by brakes (1.5%).
Does the 2022 C5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 9.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,447 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.