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VA69 FBL

2020 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,554 mi
Last recorded79,554 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA69 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 77,998 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 77,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 74,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,226 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 53,226 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (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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VA69 FBL is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA69 FBL, 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 VA69 FBL registered?

VA69 FBL is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2020.

Is VA69 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA69 FBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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