Citroen C5 (2019)
2019 Citroen C5
CarHunch analysed 6,611 real MOT records for the 2019 Citroen C5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Citroën C5 passes its MOT first time in 86.4% of cases, which is a solid 6.4 percentage points above the UK average—a genuine reliability advantage. However, 21.5% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth factoring into your decision; both petrol (86.8%) and diesel (85.7%) variants perform similarly well.
At a median mileage of 29,560 miles for a five-year-old car, these examples are running light, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average vehicle racks up 0.7 failures and 4.9 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear items crop up regularly but major problems are uncommon—get a full service history and have any advisories addressed before purchase to avoid surprise repair bills.
What to check before buying a 2019 Citroen C5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (66%) | 4,395 | 86.8% | 0.7 |
| Diesel (34%) | 2,215 | 85.7% | 0.7 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Citroen C5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Citroen C5 vehicles fall between 21,810 and 38,292 miles.
2019 Citroen C5 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 6,318 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Citroen C5
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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26.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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10.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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