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FV70 UZP

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,104 mi
Last recorded43,104 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 43,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge & smooth inner 205/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge & perishing 205/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 28,035 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 26,639 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 18,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 18,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (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 UZP 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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

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

Is FV70 UZP safe to buy?

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