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MV16 UFM

2016 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,091 mi
Last recorded110,091 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 UFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,091 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 102,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 102,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing APPEARS BOLT SNAPPED INSIDE HUB (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,055 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 90,053 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,058 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 76,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,775 miles

Near side front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges and cracks in tread

Off side front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Mar 2021 60,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Near side front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges and cracks in tread

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

Off side front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,550 miles

front tyres cracking slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2020 46,550 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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MV16 UFM is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MV16 UFM, 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 MV16 UFM registered?

MV16 UFM is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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