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WT16 DXG

2016 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,985 mi
Last recorded53,985 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 DXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 53,985 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 53,985 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 49,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,273 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 45,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,425 miles

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

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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WT16 DXG is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WT16 DXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WT16 DXG registered?

WT16 DXG is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is WT16 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT16 DXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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