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C5 LAM

2016 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,544 mi
Last recorded12,544 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 12,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 12,172 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 12,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 10,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 9,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 8,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 7,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 5,305 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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C5 LAM is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 LAM, 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

How do I check the history of C5 LAM?

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What year was C5 LAM registered?

C5 LAM is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is C5 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 LAM have outstanding finance?

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