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Citroën C5

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

C5 BGXMOT history

C5 BGX is a blue diesel Citroën C5 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2023
Mileage
117,300 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BGX was last recorded at 117,300 miles on 16 May 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,295 miles · 14 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,300 miles
  • 2021 – 103,695 miles
  • 2020 – 86,999 miles
  • 2019 – 85,620 miles
  • 2018 – 81,902 miles
  • 2017 – 77,415 miles
  • 2016 – 73,008 miles
  • 2015 – 67,079 miles
  • 2014 – 61,110 miles
  • 2013 – 45,794 miles
  • 2012 – 35,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,300 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Light outer clear cover sharp edges taped up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,300 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    364451918762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,295 miles (+13,600)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,295 miles
    Test number
    970810290804
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass103,695 miles (+16,696)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,695 miles
    Test number
    292999409362
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,999 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    369843598142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail86,997 miles (+1,377)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    756520080119
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,620 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,620 miles
    Test number
    808943302410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail85,465 miles (+3,563)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,465 miles
    Test number
    249962418690
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    344265063436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,902 miles (+4,487)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    956275463162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass77,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    697096296178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light outer clear cover sharp edges taped up

  11. Fail77,415 miles (+4,407)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    360115675501
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light outer clear cover sharp edges taped up

  12. Pass73,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    857002224309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,008 miles (+5,929)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    694008232767
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass67,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    279510679639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail67,079 miles (+5,969)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    516345346306
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass61,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,110 miles
    Test number
    499303614201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,110 miles (+4,827)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,110 miles
    Test number
    137824404250
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass56,283 miles (+10,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,283 miles
    Test number
    895073514004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,794 miles
    Test number
    547951813034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail45,786 miles (+10,131)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,786 miles
    Test number
    286701813019
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass35,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    285043812025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BGX

Does C5 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 BGX expired on 21 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 BGX?
The MOT on C5 BGX expired on 21 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 BGX done?
C5 BGX was recorded at 117,300 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 7,897 miles a year.
Has C5 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BGX has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 BGX 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 C5 BGX find?
C5 BGX passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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