Citroën DS5 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 3,488 −7.9% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 337 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 60.5% Cars of the same ages 66.6%
• Rank by number licensed No. 482 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2015 4,757 licensed
• Average annual mileage 7,288 miles a year

How many Citroën DS5s are left in Great Britain?

There were 3,488 Citroën DS5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 337 declared off the road (SORN). That is 26.7% fewer than the peak of 4,757 in 2015.

Citroën DS5 MOT reliability

In 2025, 60.5% of Citroën DS5 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Citroën DS5s tested pass 66.6% of the time, so the Citroën DS5 does worse than average for its age, by 6.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 60.6%.

Citroën DS5 MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Citroën DS5 fails its MOT, appearing on 45.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 11.1% of Citroën DS5 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Citroën DS5 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Citroën DS5 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 19.8% of 1,541 failed tests. 59.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Citroën DS5 by year

3 years of the Citroën DS5, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2012 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (58.9% passed first time) and the 2013 cars worst (58.4%).

Citroën DS5 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 3,758 Citroën DS5s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 88.3% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 11.7% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. Diesels made up 85.1% of those licensed in 2014 and 88.4% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Citroën DS5 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Citroën DS5 from 2012 to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2012 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and diesel hybrid versions ranges from 42.2 to 85.6 mpg, with CO2 of 85 to 158 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “DS5”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Citroën DS5 safety recalls

DVSA lists 11 safety recalls for the Citroën DS5 since 1992, the first in 2013. The most recent was launched on 31 July 2025.

All 11 Citroën DS5 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Citroën DS5. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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