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KN16 JFX

2016 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,796 mi
Last recorded129,796 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 JFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 129,796 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 123,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm on worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,929 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 107,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,445 miles

Coolant level was low when vehicle arrived at workshop

Underbody trims fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2021 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant level was low when vehicle arrived at workshop

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Underbody trims fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,925 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2021 74,925 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,919 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,796 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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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KN16 JFX is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KN16 JFX, 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 KN16 JFX registered?

KN16 JFX is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is KN16 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN16 JFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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