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SG20 AOS

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,829 mi
Last recorded48,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG20 AOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 48,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 36,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 27,122 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 18,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 18,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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SG20 AOS 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 SG20 AOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG20 AOS registered?

SG20 AOS is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2020.

Is SG20 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG20 AOS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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