
Citroën C5
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc
236 GHNMOT history
236 GHN is a black diesel Citroën C5 first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 148,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 148,642 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,558 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 236 GHN
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
236 GHN was last recorded at 148,642 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,634 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 5,558 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,642 miles
- 2024 – 144,542 miles
- 2023 – 139,718 miles
- 2022 – 134,220 miles
- 2021 – 129,343 miles
- 2020 – 125,778 miles
- 2019 – 121,689 miles
- 2018 – 116,188 miles
- 2017 – 110,933 miles
- 2016 – 103,752 miles
- 2015 – 97,839 miles
- 2014 – 91,687 miles
- 2013 – 84,486 miles
- 2012 – 77,264 miles
- 2011 – 70,677 miles
- 2010 – 65,203 miles
- 2009 – 60,799 miles
- 2008 – 55,160 miles
- 2007 – 48,672 miles
- 2006 – 43,297 miles
- 2005 – 37,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHeavy rust and under seal to under body
- AdvisorySill covers and repairs
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bottom arm bush cracked/perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
34 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,642 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 148,642 miles
- Test number
- 579510096220
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavy rust and under seal to under body
- AdvisorySill covers and repairs
Fail148,634 miles (+4,092)8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,634 miles
- Test number
- 779594185720
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeavy rusting to under body area and sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake calipers rubbing on wheels
Pass144,542 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 144,542 miles
- Test number
- 881453352915
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail144,542 miles (+4,824)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,542 miles
- Test number
- 974863091447
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass139,718 miles (+5,498)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 139,718 miles
- Test number
- 932464274023
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe very rusty. (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty. (5.3.2 (b))
Pass134,220 miles (+1)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 134,220 miles
- Test number
- 856008097922
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bottom arm bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine intake intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both rear suspension cylinders slight weeping
- AdvisoryRear both rear suspension spheres corroded
- AdvisoryRear o/s/r suspension bump stop missing & n/s/r worn
- AdvisoryRear rear brake backplates missing (corroded away)
Fail134,219 miles (+4,876)4 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,219 miles
- Test number
- 581380775554
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorFront Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bottom arm bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine intake intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both rear suspension cylinders slight weeping
- AdvisoryRear both rear suspension spheres corroded
- AdvisoryRear o/s/r suspension bump stop missing & n/s/r worn
- AdvisoryRear rear brake backplates missing (corroded away)
Pass129,343 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 129,343 miles
- Test number
- 962565869228
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,342 miles (+3,564)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,342 miles
- Test number
- 167885171097
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,778 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 125,778 miles
- Test number
- 233134525569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,777 miles (+4,088)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,777 miles
- Test number
- 478633632969
- MajorNearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,689 miles (+5,501)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 121,689 miles
- Test number
- 356353397424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryVery heavy rust both under sill areas
Pass116,188 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 116,188 miles
- Test number
- 560539561525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCond of rear brake back plates
- AdvisoryHeavy rust both under sill areas
Fail116,181 miles (+5,248)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,181 miles
- Test number
- 416178522660
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCond of front pads & discs
- AdvisoryCond of rear brake back plates
- AdvisoryHeavy rust both under sill areas
Pass110,933 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 110,933 miles
- Test number
- 490434135195
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail110,932 miles (+7,180)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,932 miles
- Test number
- 279935240425
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass103,752 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 103,752 miles
- Test number
- 498029811044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,748 miles (+5,909)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,748 miles
- Test number
- 343378840354
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryAction of offside hand brake
- AdvisoryBearing noise from front transmission
Pass97,839 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 97,839 miles
- Test number
- 493748036446
- AdvisoryCond of o/s/f h/brake cable
Fail97,839 miles (+6,152)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,839 miles
- Test number
- 582888737901
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCond of o/s/f h/brake cable
Pass91,687 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,687 miles
- Test number
- 469131714370
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail91,685 miles (+7,199)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,685 miles
- Test number
- 307620914336
- FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRusting to front and rear brake disc inner faces
Pass84,486 miles (+7,222)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 84,486 miles
- Test number
- 229555793294
- NoteCond of fr anti roll links
- NoteCond of front brake discs
- NoteSlight play in o/s rack end
- NoteSlight play o/s ball joint
Pass77,264 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 77,264 miles
- Test number
- 786520602376
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
Fail77,264 miles (+6,587)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,264 miles
- Test number
- 877349692285
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass70,677 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 70,677 miles
- Test number
- 136865201378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail70,677 miles (+5,474)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,677 miles
- Test number
- 738625801378
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,203 miles (+4,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,203 miles
- Test number
- 384099110380
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass60,799 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 60,799 miles
- Test number
- 701744319367
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass55,160 miles (+6,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 55,160 miles
- Test number
- 981238518377
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass48,672 miles (+5,375)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 48,672 miles
- Test number
- 293603017326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,297 miles (+6,068)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 43,297 miles
- Test number
- 851821226344
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass37,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 37,229 miles
- Test number
- 294031325308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,229 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,229 miles
- Test number
- 430381925463
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Questions about 236 GHN
- What vehicle is registration 236 GHN currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 236 GHN on a black diesel Citroën C5 first used on 29 Nov 2001. 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 236 GHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 236 GHN is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 236 GHN?
- The MOT on 236 GHN is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 236 GHN done?
- 236 GHN was recorded at 148,642 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,558 miles a year.
- Has 236 GHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 236 GHN has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on 236 GHN 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 236 GHN find?
- 236 GHN passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; heavy rust and under seal to under body; sill covers and repairs.
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