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SL20 FTE

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,256 mi
Last recorded40,256 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL20 FTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 16,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 12,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 9,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (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 FTE 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTE, 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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How do I check the history of SL20 FTE?

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What year was SL20 FTE registered?

SL20 FTE is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 July 2020.

Is SL20 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL20 FTE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL20 FTE have outstanding finance?

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