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BF20 HGC

2020 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,993 mi
Last recorded64,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF20 HGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 64,993 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2026 64,993 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,609 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 52,609 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,733 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 40,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 28,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BF20 HGC is a 2020 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF20 HGC, 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 BF20 HGC registered?

BF20 HGC is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2020.

Is BF20 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF20 HGC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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