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SL70 RYM

2020 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,194 mi
Last recorded44,194 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL70 RYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 44,194 miles

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2026 44,194 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS on

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,745 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 19,374 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 19,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 18,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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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SL70 RYM is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 SL70 RYM, 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 SL70 RYM registered?

SL70 RYM is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 October 2020.

Is SL70 RYM safe to buy?

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