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BG70 LSL

2020 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,292 mi
Last recorded59,292 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG70 LSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 59,292 miles

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

There's an outstanding recall on CITROEN C5 - contact your nearest CITROEN dealership for information

Fail 2 May 2026 59,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Multiple Cuts and Nail In tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

There's an outstanding recall on CITROEN C5 - contact your nearest CITROEN dealership for information

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,114 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 51,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 46,358 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 46,357 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 34,961 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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BG70 LSL 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 BG70 LSL, 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 BG70 LSL registered?

BG70 LSL is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2020.

Is BG70 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG70 LSL 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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