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X121 MAD

2020 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,706 mi
Last recorded75,706 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C529,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 MAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 75,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 75,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,986 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 54,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing towards outer edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 38,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm across tread 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth and showing cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing towards outer edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,447 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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X121 MAD is a 2020 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 X121 MAD, 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 X121 MAD registered?

X121 MAD is a 2020 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 August 2020.

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