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FV70 UYL

2020 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,371 mi
Last recorded65,371 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV70 UYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 65,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 48,393 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn completely out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm centre tread , screw in centre , michelin 225 55 18 102 V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads worn to metal , disc badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm , centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 36,505 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (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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FV70 UYL is a 2020 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV70 UYL, 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 FV70 UYL registered?

FV70 UYL is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is FV70 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV70 UYL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV70 UYL have outstanding finance?

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