2020 Citroen C5 1.5L Diesel · YC70 XEA
2020 Citroen C5 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 62,629 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- 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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YC70 XEA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 62,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YC70 XEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Citroen C5 (YC70 XEA) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YC70 XEA Mileage History
- 16/08/202338,726 mi
- 04/06/202450,534 mi+11,808 mi
- 16/01/202557,667 mi+7,133 mi
- 19/01/202662,629 mi+4,962 mi
Average of roughly 9,840 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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