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KR16 BDU

2016 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,476 mi
Last recorded53,476 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 BDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2025 48,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 37,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,175 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight flat spot in tread area

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,441 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 25,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,993 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 17,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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KR16 BDU is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR16 BDU, 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 KR16 BDU registered?

KR16 BDU is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is KR16 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 BDU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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