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VA21 FDC

2021 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,471 mi
Last recorded52,471 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C529,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA21 FDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 52,471 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,451 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 48,450 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 43,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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VA21 FDC is a 2021 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA21 FDC, 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 VA21 FDC registered?

VA21 FDC is a 2021 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 August 2021.

Is VA21 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA21 FDC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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