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SL70 SZU

2020 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,484 mi
Last recorded18,484 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL70 SZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 18,484 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 18,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 7,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 4,053 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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SL70 SZU is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Red 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 SL70 SZU, 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 SL70 SZU?

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What year was SL70 SZU registered?

SL70 SZU is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2020.

Is SL70 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL70 SZU 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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