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FG20 VPL

2020 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG20 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 68,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 59,391 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 59,391 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 41,763 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn (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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FG20 VPL is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol 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 FG20 VPL, 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 FG20 VPL registered?

FG20 VPL is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 July 2020.

Is FG20 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG20 VPL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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