2020 Citroen C5 1.5L Diesel · MJ20 ADO

The 2020 Citroen C5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 June 2025 at 36,359 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run across all subsequent annual examinations. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,060 miles per year. The records show 27,129 miles at the May 2023 test, 31,606 miles by June 2024, and 36,359 miles by June 2025. The sparse three-year history shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps, though the dual entries on 24 May 2023 at 27,128 and 27,129 miles reveal a same-day failure and retest with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's low annual use, which can allow moisture-related structural degradation to develop during standing periods. The absence of advisories across all tests means no recurring wear items such as tyres, wiper blades, or exhaust emissions were flagged, suggesting previous owners kept basic consumables within limits. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear in the DVSA data. The clean pass record implies consistent statutory upkeep, but the limited test sample means in-person checks of coil springs and binding calipers remain prudent before purchase.