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GX16 VGT

2016 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,928 mi
Last recorded43,928 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 VGT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,928 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 43,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 34,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 22,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 22,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 9,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 8,209 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 8,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 6,437 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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GX16 VGT is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Black 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 GX16 VGT, 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 GX16 VGT registered?

GX16 VGT is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is GX16 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX16 VGT 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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