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VE69 YBM

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,721 mi
Last recorded64,721 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE69 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 64,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 46,509 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,531 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 40,527 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,303 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 34,299 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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VE69 YBM is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 VE69 YBM, 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 VE69 YBM registered?

VE69 YBM is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2020.

Is VE69 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE69 YBM 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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