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BN16 ZNB

2016 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,704 mi
Last recorded84,704 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 ZNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,704 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 84,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak unable to pinpoint due to belly pan fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 72,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 72,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall of tyre damaged but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 59,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall of tyre damaged but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 42,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,863 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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BN16 ZNB is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN16 ZNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN16 ZNB registered?

BN16 ZNB is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is BN16 ZNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 ZNB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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