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SY65 MHA

2016 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,886 mi
Last recorded58,886 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 MHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 58,886 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 58,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 57,442 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 57,440 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,645 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 55,644 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 51,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (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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SY65 MHA is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY65 MHA, 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 SY65 MHA registered?

SY65 MHA is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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