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P31 POL

2016 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,547 mi
Last recorded126,547 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 POL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 126,547 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 126,546 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,178 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 113,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,425 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 83,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 59,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,014 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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P31 POL 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 70%.

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 P31 POL, 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 P31 POL registered?

P31 POL is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is P31 POL safe to buy?

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