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Citroën C5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

C5 BSWMOT history

C5 BSW is a silver diesel Citroën C5 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,122 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BSW was last recorded at 113,122 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 8,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,340 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,782 miles
Average per year
7,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,122 miles
  • 2024 – 104,340 miles
  • 2023 – 94,446 miles
  • 2022 – 83,157 miles
  • 2021 – 71,279 miles
  • 2020 – 57,707 miles
  • 2019 – 45,125 miles
  • 2018 – 38,915 miles
  • 2017 – 36,360 miles
  • 2016 – 32,027 miles
  • 2015 – 27,710 miles
  • 2014 – 22,657 miles
  • 2013 – 16,125 miles
  • 2012 – 11,975 miles
  • 2011 – 10,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,122 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,122 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,122 miles
    Test number
    140894551483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,340 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,340 miles
    Test number
    628104795507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,227 miles (+9,781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    299104870264
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component leaking shock absorber area (5.3.5 (c))

  4. Pass94,446 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    143538972664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,435 miles (+11,278)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    793277712449
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,157 miles (+11,878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    479963148650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,279 miles (+13,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    617869884278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    947580353693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,707 miles (+12,582)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    923984726231
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass45,125 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    369355354430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    656016249920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,915 miles (+2,555)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    998533623550
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass36,360 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,360 miles
    Test number
    665881957649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,027 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,027 miles
    Test number
    943685915172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail31,938 miles (+4,228)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,938 miles
    Test number
    280650321654
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn to metal (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  16. Pass27,710 miles (+5,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    209464465172
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass22,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,657 miles
    Test number
    378895264130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,657 miles (+6,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,657 miles
    Test number
    665825164153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass16,125 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,125 miles
    Test number
    547059163129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,975 miles (+447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,975 miles
    Test number
    538285162293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  21. Pass11,528 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,528 miles
    Test number
    758558932185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,362 miles
    Test number
    219984941126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BSW

Does C5 BSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BSW is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 BSW?
The MOT on C5 BSW is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BSW done?
C5 BSW was recorded at 113,122 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,103 miles a year.
Has C5 BSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BSW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 BSW 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 BSW find?
C5 BSW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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