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BD70 MSX

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,283 mi
Last recorded21,283 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD70 MSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 21,283 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 20,876 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 15,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 11,173 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 11,173 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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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BD70 MSX is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol 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 BD70 MSX, 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 BD70 MSX?

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What year was BD70 MSX registered?

BD70 MSX is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2020.

Is BD70 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD70 MSX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD70 MSX have outstanding finance?

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