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OY21 YJV

2021 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,850 mi
Last recorded33,850 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C529,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY21 YJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 33,850 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 26,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 19,471 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 19,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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OY21 YJV is a 2021 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,613 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 OY21 YJV, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY21 YJV registered?

OY21 YJV is a 2021 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2021.

Is OY21 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY21 YJV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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