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SG20 NJN

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,957 mi
Last recorded20,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 20,957 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 20,921 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 27 Dec 2025 20,911 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 20,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 19,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 18,131 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 16,929 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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SG20 NJN is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJN, 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 SG20 NJN registered?

SG20 NJN is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2020.

Is SG20 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG20 NJN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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