2019 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · RF19 VJL
2019 Citroen C5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 May 2019. Recorded mileage 99,943 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RF19 VJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 99,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF19 VJL 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 2019 Citroen C5 (RF19 VJL) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
RF19 VJL Mileage History
- 03/07/202354,698 mi
- 03/07/202354,698 mi
- 27/09/202476,400 mi+21,702 mi
- 14/11/202599,943 mi+23,543 mi
- 14/11/202599,943 mi
Average of roughly 19,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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