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W42 CUP

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,425 mi
Last recorded43,425 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 CUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 37,489 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 31,135 miles

Offside Rear 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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W42 CUP is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W42 CUP, 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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How do I check the history of W42 CUP?

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What year was W42 CUP registered?

W42 CUP is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 October 2020.

Is W42 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 CUP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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