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FV70 UZJ

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV70 UZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,871 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 26,591 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 26,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 25,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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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FV70 UZJ is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 FV70 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

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

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