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SY70 UUD

2020 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,066 mi
Last recorded55,066 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY70 UUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 55,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 55,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 48,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 31,836 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 19,054 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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SY70 UUD is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol 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 SY70 UUD, 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 SY70 UUD registered?

SY70 UUD is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2020.

Is SY70 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY70 UUD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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