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SL20 FJV

2020 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,441 mi
Last recorded64,441 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL20 FJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 64,441 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,947 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 -90% worn disc have corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,487 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 54,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2023 41,871 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 41,871 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SL20 FJV is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL20 FJV, 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 SL20 FJV registered?

SL20 FJV is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2020.

Is SL20 FJV safe to buy?

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