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AY20 XEF

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,789 mi
Last recorded34,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY20 XEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 34,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 30,256 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 27,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 22,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 18,416 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 18,416 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AY20 XEF is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2020 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 29,948 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 AY20 XEF, 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 6 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 AY20 XEF registered?

AY20 XEF is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 August 2020.

Is AY20 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY20 XEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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