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Citroën C5

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,997 cc

234 CELMOT history

234 CEL is a silver diesel Citroën C5 first used on 23 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 73,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,506 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
234 CEL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

234 CEL was last recorded at 73,506 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,214 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
2,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,506 miles
  • 2025 – 72,214 miles
  • 2024 – 70,953 miles
  • 2023 – 69,465 miles
  • 2022 – 68,054 miles
  • 2021 – 66,667 miles
  • 2020 – 65,294 miles
  • 2019 – 63,839 miles
  • 2018 – 61,706 miles
  • 2017 – 59,163 miles
  • 2016 – 56,738 miles
  • 2015 – 54,370 miles
  • 2014 – 49,864 miles
  • 2013 – 46,370 miles
  • 2012 – 42,349 miles
  • 2011 – 38,773 miles
  • 2010 – 37,009 miles
  • 2009 – 33,751 miles
  • 2008 – 28,141 miles
  • 2007 – 21,854 miles
  • 2006 – 16,621 miles
  • 2005 – 12,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,506 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension boot perishing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,506 miles (+1,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    614865689382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass72,214 miles (+1,261)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,214 miles
    Test number
    472351882318
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Knuckle joint to suspension radius arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Strut return pipe leaking, advise attention. (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass70,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    295870616338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail70,953 miles (+1,488)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    271787527969
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass69,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    456474206200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to show signs of perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to show signs of perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to show signs of perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to show signs of perishing.

  6. Fail69,465 miles (+1,411)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    239215433309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to show signs of perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to show signs of perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to show signs of perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to show signs of perishing.

  7. Pass68,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    625508080949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess gaiter deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  8. Fail68,054 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    231144360039
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected hydrolasytic return pipe (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess gaiter deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    935793104124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,667 miles (+1,373)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    361126044850
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s dip beam patten poor

  11. Pass65,294 miles (+1,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    458530626485
    • AdvisoryBoth dip beam pattens (Borderline Advise attention

  12. Pass63,839 miles (+2,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    478026378265
    • AdvisoryBoth dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

  13. Pass61,706 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    943351906668
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail61,702 miles (+2,539)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    115233447141
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre. (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass59,163 miles (+2,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    645531604606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread worn low on outer edge.
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass56,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,738 miles
    Test number
    758287093056
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seatbelt wont lock into seatbelt buckle. *** advise attention ***
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Fail56,732 miles (+2,362)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    859481454923
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seatbelt wont lock into seatbelt buckle. *** advise attention ***
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  18. Pass54,370 miles (+4,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    756515715233
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread has nail/screw in it

  19. Pass49,864 miles (+3,494)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,864 miles
    Test number
    308175124258
    • NoteCenter section of exhaust has slight blow
    • NoteN/s dip beam patten poor
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  20. Pass46,370 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,370 miles
    Test number
    398988623413
    • NoteN/s headlamp pattern poor.

  21. Fail46,366 miles (+4,017)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    317348923208
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s headlamp pattern poor.
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split

  22. Pass42,349 miles (+1)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,349 miles
    Test number
    925717022263
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low tread depths
    • NoteBoth front tyres, tread cracking up on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread cracking up on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread depths at 2mm (Advise attention)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links have slight play

  23. Fail42,348 miles (+3,575)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    656076622275
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low tread depths
    • NoteBoth front tyres, tread cracking up on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread cracking up on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread depths at 2mm (Advise attention)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links have slight play

  24. Pass38,773 miles (+1,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,773 miles
    Test number
    256217511231
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links have slight movement.

  25. Pass37,009 miles (+3,258)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    852696010276
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links have slight play
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

  26. Pass33,751 miles (+5,610)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    863682329218
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links have slight play

  27. Fail28,141 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    464404618270
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass28,141 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    872444118218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,854 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,854 miles
    Test number
    173303817276
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low at 2mm
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link has some play
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low at 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low at 3mm

  30. Pass21,854 miles (+5,233)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,854 miles
    Test number
    813963017297
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low at 2mm
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link has some play
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low at 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low at 3mm

  31. Pass16,621 miles (+3,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,621 miles
    Test number
    310220236210
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

  32. Pass12,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    12,723 miles
    Test number
    383300135262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 234 CEL

What vehicle is registration 234 CEL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 234 CEL on a silver diesel Citroën C5 first used on 23 Aug 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 234 CEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 234 CEL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 234 CEL?
The MOT on 234 CEL is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 234 CEL done?
234 CEL was recorded at 73,506 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,895 miles a year.
Has 234 CEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 234 CEL has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 234 CEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 234 CEL find?
234 CEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension boot perishing, and 1 more.

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