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VU70 TVA

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,252 mi
Last recorded24,252 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU70 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 24,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2025 16,385 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 16,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 15,939 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 13,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also has a cut to outer sidewall and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also has a cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2023 13,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also has a cut to outer sidewall and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also has a cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

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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VU70 TVA is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU70 TVA, 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 VU70 TVA registered?

VU70 TVA is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2020.

Is VU70 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU70 TVA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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