2019 Citroen C5 1.6L Petrol · AJ19 OTB

The Citroen C5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 20,632 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass on 6 August 2024 at 18,769 miles confirms the vehicle has shown no advisories or failures across its later life. The only blemish is a failed test on 25 July 2024 at 18,671 miles where the DVSA system recorded no defects, followed eleven days later by a pass; this suggests an administrative or unlogged rectification rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern reflects very light use for a 2019 model. From the 7 July 2022 test at 12,008 miles to the 18 July 2023 test at 15,753 miles the car covered 3,745 miles in a year, then 2,918 miles to 18,769 miles by 6 August 2024, and only 1,863 miles to the 2025 test. At roughly 2,947 miles per year overall, the car has spent long periods standing. Such low annual use can allow corrosion to begin on brake discs and suspension components through lack of movement, even where the MOT shows no faults. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for early structural rust and seized brake calipers, as the clean record does not rule out surface corrosion from storage. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perishing from inactivity rather than wear. Given the sparse history with no recurring advisories, the previous owner appears to have kept basic upkeep current, but low mileage hides rather than removes age-related degradation.