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BJ70 XAU

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,252 mi
Last recorded41,252 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ70 XAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 41,252 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 41,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s number plate light inop

n/s/r tyre worn and badly cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,285 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 32,285 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 27,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 21,420 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 21,420 miles

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

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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BJ70 XAU is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 BJ70 XAU, 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 BJ70 XAU registered?

BJ70 XAU is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is BJ70 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ70 XAU 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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