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SG20 SWV

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,195 mi
Last recorded42,195 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 42,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside/Central/Offside

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 4mm tread/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2026 42,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside/Central/Offside

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 4mm tread/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 30,215 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2023 14,720 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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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SG20 SWV 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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

SG20 SWV is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 June 2020.

Is SG20 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG20 SWV 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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