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VU21 YPJ

2021 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,984 mi
Last recorded30,984 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C529,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU21 YPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 30,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 26,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 26,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 18,929 miles

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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VU21 YPJ is a 2021 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 VU21 YPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU21 YPJ?

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What year was VU21 YPJ registered?

VU21 YPJ is a 2021 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2021.

Is VU21 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU21 YPJ 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.

Does VU21 YPJ have outstanding finance?

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