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RJ16 FNN

2016 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,959 mi
Last recorded98,959 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 FNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,959 miles

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Mismatched head lamps fitted to vehicle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 98,959 miles

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

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Mismatched head lamps fitted to vehicle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 84,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,994 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2024 78,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2023 69,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 64,956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 55,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 48,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 37,397 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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RJ16 FNN 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 RJ16 FNN, 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 RJ16 FNN registered?

RJ16 FNN is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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