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DC16 GFY

2016 Citroen C5

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,727 mi
Last recorded43,727 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 43,727 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre getting low tread

o/s/f link bar has play

Fail 20 Oct 2025 43,727 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre getting low tread

o/s/f link bar has play

Pass 23 Oct 2024 30,896 miles

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f lower ball joint have lift

Fail 23 Oct 2024 30,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers /under trays fitted

front brake pads inner on inner side o/s/&n/s

o/s/f & n/s/f lower ball joint have lift

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2023 22,642 miles

Nearside Front headlight flickering

Pass 12 Oct 2022 22,484 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 22,118 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 22,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,449 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 21,449 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,013 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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DC16 GFY is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DC16 GFY, 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.

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What year was DC16 GFY registered?

DC16 GFY is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is DC16 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 GFY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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