2020 Citroen C5 1.2L Petrol · VN70 OCG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in December 2025 at 68,095 miles showed a pass following a failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp and defective rear silencer hangers. This pattern suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they result in an MOT failure, rather than servicing minor mechanical issues between annual inspections. At 68,095 miles over six years, the Citroen has averaged approximately 11,350 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a family car. The mileage progression shows consistent use, with roughly 10,400 miles covered between the December 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 16,000 miles recorded between late 2024 and late 2025. While the accumulation is stable, the frequency of tyre related failures indicates that components are being run to their absolute legal limits before replacement. A buyer must inspect the front drive shaft components specifically, as the December 2024 failure flagged a split offside front CV joint boot. If this was not replaced with a fresh part, dirt ingress will lead to premature joint failure and vibration under acceleration. The exhaust system also requires attention due to the defective hangers noted in December 2025; a loose silencer can lead to excessive noise or damage to the manifold if not properly secured. The record also highlights a recurring issue with tyre management, with the 2024 test flagging four tyres as either at the legal limit or worn on the edges. A physical inspection should check for uneven wear which might indicate alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the history of deferred maintenance on bulbs and exhaust mounts, a thorough check of the current state of all rubber components and lighting is necessary to ensure no new faults have developed since the last test.