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DV16 FNP

2016 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,601 mi
Last recorded69,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 FNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,929 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 59,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,698 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 42,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 31,647 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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DV16 FNP is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV16 FNP, 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 DV16 FNP registered?

DV16 FNP is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is DV16 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 FNP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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