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SH20 FZL

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,849 mi
Last recorded41,849 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH20 FZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 41,849 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 41,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 35,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 23,852 miles

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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SH20 FZL is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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 SH20 FZL, 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 SH20 FZL registered?

SH20 FZL is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is SH20 FZL safe to buy?

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