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BG20 JDZ

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,041 mi
Last recorded42,041 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG20 JDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 42,041 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 42,039 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 34,796 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 26,762 miles

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

Offside 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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BG20 JDZ 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 BG20 JDZ, 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 BG20 JDZ registered?

BG20 JDZ is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2020.

Is BG20 JDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG20 JDZ 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.

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