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Citroën C5

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,179 cc

C5 SBFMOT history

C5 SBF is a blue diesel Citroën C5 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
209,875 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SBF was last recorded at 209,875 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 6,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,301 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,574 miles
Average per year
6,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,875 miles
  • 2025 – 203,301 miles
  • 2024 – 196,870 miles
  • 2023 – 192,745 miles
  • 2022 – 188,925 miles
  • 2021 – 183,823 miles
  • 2020 – 181,682 miles
  • 2019 – 176,626 miles
  • 2018 – 171,533 miles
  • 2017 – 167,557 miles
  • 2016 – 162,436 miles
  • 2015 – 156,991 miles
  • 2014 – 150,824 miles
  • 2013 – 143,823 miles
  • 2012 – 136,024 miles
  • 2011 – 129,999 miles
  • 2010 – 110,344 miles
  • 2009 – 99,979 miles
  • 2008 – 83,586 miles
  • 2007 – 74,318 miles
  • 2006 – 67,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly stepping on the inside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,875 miles (+6,574)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    209,875 miles
    Test number
    785770730259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly stepping on the inside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass203,301 miles (+6,431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    203,301 miles
    Test number
    944190075391
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and osf (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly stepping on the inside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass196,870 miles (+4,125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    196,870 miles
    Test number
    560778258031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the sides and cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the sides and cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,745 miles (+3,820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,745 miles
    Test number
    642890234107
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass188,925 miles (+5,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,925 miles
    Test number
    362207781741
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,823 miles (+2,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,823 miles
    Test number
    380136756810
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass181,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,682 miles
    Test number
    941224286613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail181,682 miles (+5,056)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,682 miles
    Test number
    966823965125
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake insecure brake disc backing plate insecure (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass176,626 miles (+5,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,626 miles
    Test number
    125105250663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass171,533 miles (+3,976)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,533 miles
    Test number
    872094150022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass167,557 miles (+5,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,557 miles
    Test number
    457317325816
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass162,436 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    162,436 miles
    Test number
    935419494042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,991 miles (+6,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,991 miles
    Test number
    244493931319
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin peeling
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly corroded on inner face

  14. Pass150,824 miles (+7,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    150,824 miles
    Test number
    718026234368
    • NoteRear tyres close to markers

  15. Pass143,823 miles (+7,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    143,823 miles
    Test number
    899405113338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass136,024 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    136,024 miles
    Test number
    439035242464
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and on 3mm
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

  17. Fail136,020 miles (+6,021)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,020 miles
    Test number
    899433642367
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and on 3mm
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

  18. Pass129,999 miles (+19,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,999 miles
    Test number
    276296611376
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated / osf tyre cracking & treads starting to lift / rear discs heavily corroded & pitted / exhaust deteriorating

  19. Pass110,344 miles (+10,365)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    110,344 miles
    Test number
    802286030302
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating/unable to open nsr door/nsr brake discs heavily pitted/ both rear tyres worn low & bald on edges/ exhaust corrosion/nsf brake binding slightly
    • NoteThis test was carried out under heavy weather conditions [snow]

  20. Pass99,979 miles (+6,958)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,979 miles
    Test number
    600382249376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipe corrosion
    • NoteExhaust corrosion

  21. Pass93,021 miles (+9,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,021 miles
    Test number
    871292129168
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Fail83,586 miles3 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    623746818160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note*** STRONG ADVISE *** n/s/r pasenger door does not open from either inside or out side
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn hevaly on inner edges
    • NoteFront numberplate detereating

  23. Pass83,586 miles (+9,268)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    874336018163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note*** STRONG ADVISE *** n/s/r pasenger door does not open from either inside or out side
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn hevaly on inner edges
    • NoteFront numberplate detereating

  24. Pass74,318 miles (+6,331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    383694727171
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2.0mm both cracked + perished worn hevaly on inner edges.......
    • NoteRear brake disks pittid + corroded

  25. Pass67,987 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    552722926101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about C5 SBF

Does C5 SBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SBF is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SBF?
The MOT on C5 SBF is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SBF done?
C5 SBF was recorded at 209,875 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,941 miles a year.
Has C5 SBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SBF has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 SBF 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 SBF find?
C5 SBF passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly stepping on the inside and cracking; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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