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FV70 VCA

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,783 mi
Last recorded64,783 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV70 VCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,783 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing stepped tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing stepped tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 56,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2024 50,047 miles
Fail 5 May 2024 50,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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FV70 VCA 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 FV70 VCA, 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 FV70 VCA registered?

FV70 VCA is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is FV70 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV70 VCA 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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