2020 Citroen C5 1.5L Diesel · ML20 CHZ
2020 Citroen C5 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 82,399 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML20 CHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 82,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML20 CHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Citroen C5 (ML20 CHZ) between December 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ML20 CHZ Mileage History
- 27/12/202363,279 mi
- 01/10/202471,395 mi+8,116 mi
- 02/10/202577,724 mi+6,329 mi
- 26/09/202682,399 mi+4,675 mi
- 26/09/202682,399 mi
Average of roughly 6,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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