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BG20 VLW

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,557 mi
Last recorded39,557 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG20 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 39,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 39,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads at 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 29,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 20,908 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 20,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 14,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slightly corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (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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BG20 VLW is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG20 VLW, 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

How do I check the history of BG20 VLW?

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What year was BG20 VLW registered?

BG20 VLW is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is BG20 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG20 VLW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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