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VU16 TVM

2016 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,065 mi
Last recorded86,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 TVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 86,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 86,061 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,376 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,552 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 56,141 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 36,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 25,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,427 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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VU16 TVM is a 2016 Citroen C5 in White 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 VU16 TVM, 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 VU16 TVM registered?

VU16 TVM is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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