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SJ16 PYA

2016 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 PYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 63,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,316 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 36,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 31,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 27,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

knocking from offside front anti-roll bar d-bush area

Pass 28 Feb 2019 16,660 miles

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

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

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

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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SJ16 PYA is a 2016 Citroen C5 in White 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 SJ16 PYA, 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 SJ16 PYA registered?

SJ16 PYA is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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