Citroen C5 (2016)
2016 Citroen C5
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2016 Citroen C5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Citroën C5 passes its first MOT at 80.2%, matching the UK average almost exactly—so reliability is unremarkable, neither a strength nor a red flag. However, one third of these cars have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above the comfort zone and worth taking seriously during a pre-purchase inspection.
At nearly 49,000 miles median, these cars are running lower than you'd expect for eight-year-old vehicles, suggesting either low-mileage examples or selective survival bias. The average car picks up 1.54 failures and 7.9 advisories per test, pointing to wear in routine areas—suspension, exhaust, lighting—rather than catastrophic issues, so budget for steady maintenance rather than major shocks.
What to check before buying a 2016 Citroen C5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Citroen C5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Citroen C5 vehicles fall between 35,672 and 68,554 miles.
2016 Citroen C5 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Citroen C5
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.5%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
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22.1%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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