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PE16 WBN

2016 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 WBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,537 miles

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 72,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,688 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,959 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 51,959 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 42,041 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 28,094 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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PE16 WBN is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PE16 WBN, 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 PE16 WBN registered?

PE16 WBN is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is PE16 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE16 WBN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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