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MK16 XWG

2016 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,047 mi
Last recorded119,047 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 XWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 119,047 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 110,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 102,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,645 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 84,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 75,824 miles

smoke levels to clean to test

Fail 10 Nov 2020 75,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,549 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,476 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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MK16 XWG is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 MK16 XWG, 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 MK16 XWG registered?

MK16 XWG is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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