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CV20 VAK

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,358 mi
Last recorded27,358 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV20 VAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 27,358 miles

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Fail 7 May 2026 27,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 25 Apr 2025 22,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

plastic covers fitted to underside

Pass 16 Apr 2024 19,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,073 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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CV20 VAK is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV20 VAK, 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.

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What year was CV20 VAK registered?

CV20 VAK is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2020.

Is CV20 VAK safe to buy?

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