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DK16 ZSL

2016 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,961 mi
Last recorded98,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,328 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,708 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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DK16 ZSL is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK16 ZSL, 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 DK16 ZSL registered?

DK16 ZSL is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DK16 ZSL safe to buy?

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