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SL70 VHA

2020 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,288 mi
Last recorded49,288 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL70 VHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,288 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 26,330 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 26,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 21,386 miles

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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 VHA is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

SL70 VHA is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2020.

Is SL70 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL70 VHA 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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