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YD70 VAJ

2020 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD70 VAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 67,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 67,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,075 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 56,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 42,646 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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YD70 VAJ is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD70 VAJ, 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 YD70 VAJ registered?

YD70 VAJ is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2020.

Is YD70 VAJ safe to buy?

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