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YJ69 GCH

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,403 mi
Last recorded63,403 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ69 GCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear x3 ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 51,558 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear x3 ()

Pass 28 Oct 2023 40,516 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S+center+O/S ()

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 33,728 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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YJ69 GCH is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ69 GCH, 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 YJ69 GCH registered?

YJ69 GCH is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2020.

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