2014 Citroen DS5 MOT pass rate: 69.2% (3,034 tests)
Is the 2014 DS5 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2014-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69.7% -7.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 69.2% -6.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.6% -5.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2014 DS5
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 653 | 29.6% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 430 | 19.5% |
| 3 | Tyres | 325 | 14.8% |
| 4 | Brakes | 315 | 14.3% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 183 | 8.3% |
| 6 | Steering | 109 | 4.9% |
All DS5 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3,102 | 64.7% | -6.5 pts | 103,554 |
| 2013 | 5,083 | 64.6% | -8.8 pts | 98,870 |
| 2014 (this page) | 3,034 | 69.2% | -6.7 pts | 86,148 |
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FAQs
Is a 2014 Citroen DS5 reliable?
2014-registered examples passed 69.2% of their MOT tests (3,034 tests, 2023–2025), -6.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 12 years old with a median 86,148 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2014 DS5?
The median tested example shows 86,148 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.