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SM70 AVO

2020 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,326 mi
Last recorded51,326 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM70 AVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 51,326 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 51,316 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,154 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 48,153 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 40,982 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 40,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 30,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side wearing low (1.1.13 (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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SM70 AVO is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM70 AVO, 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 SM70 AVO registered?

SM70 AVO is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2020.

Is SM70 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM70 AVO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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