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Citroën C5

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,997 cc

20 FSMOT history

20 FS is a silver diesel Citroën C5 first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,756 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 FS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 FS was last recorded at 72,756 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2017: 57,150 miles, lower than 57,179 miles on 31 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,619 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,137 miles
Average per year
2,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,756 miles
  • 2025 – 71,619 miles
  • 2024 – 69,523 miles
  • 2023 – 66,547 miles
  • 2022 – 64,729 miles
  • 2021 – 62,478 miles
  • 2020 – 61,618 miles
  • 2019 – 60,316 miles
  • 2018 – 58,914 miles
  • 2017 – 57,150 miles
  • 2016 – 55,843 miles
  • 2015 – 54,505 miles
  • 2014 – 53,137 miles
  • 2013 – 51,778 miles
  • 2012 – 50,711 miles
  • 2011 – 47,477 miles
  • 2010 – 43,161 miles
  • 2009 – 38,241 miles
  • 2008 – 33,775 miles
  • 2007 – 29,469 miles
  • 2006 – 24,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,756 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted front-rearRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r numberplate bulb inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,756 miles (+1,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    966769113071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted front-rear

  2. Pass71,619 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    298703062199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted front-rear

  3. Fail71,616 miles (+2,093)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,616 miles
    Test number
    284763997760
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted front-rear

  4. Pass69,523 miles (+2,976)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    484456011430
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,547 miles (+132)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    647317660446
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r numberplate bulb inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail66,415 miles (+1,686)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,415 miles
    Test number
    888437624600
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel leak in engine bay, requires attention ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r numberplate bulb inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,729 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    731786815996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,478 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    662484426604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,618 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    768155196637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,316 miles (+1,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,316 miles
    Test number
    710358812328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak

  11. Pass58,914 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    972363890759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,150 miles (-29)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    603125493335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,179 miles (+1,336)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    278348055419
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass55,843 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,843 miles
    Test number
    925990158383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,505 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,505 miles
    Test number
    298699885099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,137 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,137 miles
    Test number
    716627694019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,778 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,778 miles
    Test number
    819718493019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail75,607 miles (+24,896)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,607 miles
    Test number
    867548893073
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass50,711 miles (+26)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    468645692046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  20. Fail50,685 miles (+3,208)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    589793992096
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCut to o/s/r tyre tread
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  21. Pass47,477 miles (+4,316)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    635304181058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSmall chips to windscreen

  22. Pass43,161 miles (+4,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,161 miles
    Test number
    770357690028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,241 miles (+4,466)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    160478999014
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  24. Pass33,775 miles (+4,306)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    492098688022
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth sills coverd by trims
    • NotePlastic under trays fitted

  25. Pass29,469 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    664227587007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,376 miles
    Test number
    450498786021
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 20 FS

What vehicle is registration 20 FS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 FS on a silver diesel Citroën C5 first used on 25 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 20 FS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 FS is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 FS?
The MOT on 20 FS is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 FS done?
20 FS was recorded at 72,756 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,416 miles a year.
Has 20 FS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 FS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 20 FS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 20 FS find?
20 FS passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; under-trays fitted front-rear.

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