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Citroën C5

Brown · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

C5 NBCMOT history

C5 NBC is a brown diesel Citroën C5 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,299 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NBC was last recorded at 124,299 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,288 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,299 miles
  • 2025 – 117,300 miles
  • 2024 – 108,138 miles
  • 2023 – 105,065 miles
  • 2022 – 94,858 miles
  • 2021 – 89,845 miles
  • 2019 – 86,696 miles
  • 2018 – 80,402 miles
  • 2017 – 74,962 miles
  • 2016 – 63,320 miles
  • 2015 – 50,892 miles
  • 2014 – 37,943 miles
  • 2013 – 24,510 miles
  • 2011 – 14,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,299 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryO/s/f disc slightly deteriorated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryO/s/r hydrolastic arm boot splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,299 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,299 miles
    Test number
    329162454431
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f disc slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hydrolastic arm boot split

  2. Fail124,288 miles (+6,988)3 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,288 miles
    Test number
    656205924410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f disc slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hydrolastic arm boot split

  3. Pass117,300 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    806788312715
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over outer sills.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack.

  4. Fail117,281 miles (+9,143)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,281 miles
    Test number
    890921407251
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding Handbrake stuck on. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over outer sills.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack.

  5. Pass108,138 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,138 miles
    Test number
    613043757668
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass105,065 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,065 miles
    Test number
    245387157637
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake travels slightly
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake is low on performance
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail105,062 miles (+10,204)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,062 miles
    Test number
    727904203631
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass94,858 miles (+5)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,858 miles
    Test number
    452163242296
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake discs close to callipers
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail94,853 miles (+5,008)5 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,853 miles
    Test number
    376135150306
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake discs close to callipers
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass89,845 miles (+5)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,845 miles
    Test number
    695571416015
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake calipers are close to rear discs
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake discs rusty on inner faces
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail89,840 miles (+3,144)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,840 miles
    Test number
    478843145284
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake calipers close to rear discs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake low on performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake discs rusty on inner faces
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass86,696 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    129127732831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,402 miles (+5,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    186021464613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,962 miles (+11,642)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    701484876388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,320 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    290562511931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,314 miles (+12,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,314 miles
    Test number
    422913379945
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  17. Pass50,892 miles (+12,949)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    791035273508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,943 miles
    Test number
    128835374214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,943 miles (+13,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,943 miles
    Test number
    977555574255
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass24,510 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,510 miles
    Test number
    676504083296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,645 miles (+7,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,645 miles
    Test number
    587350083012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass14,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    14,450 miles
    Test number
    599824211267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NBC

Does C5 NBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 NBC is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 NBC?
The MOT on C5 NBC is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 NBC done?
C5 NBC was recorded at 124,299 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,367 miles a year.
Has C5 NBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NBC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 NBC 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 NBC find?
C5 NBC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated.; o/s/f disc slightly deteriorated.; o/s/r hydrolastic arm boot split.

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