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Citroën C5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L16 DUXMOT history

L16 DUX is a grey diesel Citroën C5 first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L16 DUX grey Citroen C5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,468 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DUX was last recorded at 120,468 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,468 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,468 miles
  • 2024 – 118,855 miles
  • 2023 – 106,176 miles
  • 2022 – 92,474 miles
  • 2021 – 80,002 miles
  • 2020 – 73,564 miles
  • 2019 – 69,504 miles
  • 2018 – 65,734 miles
  • 2017 – 51,194 miles
  • 2016 – 40,371 miles
  • 2015 – 28,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,468 miles
    Test number
    602544107566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,468 miles (+1,613)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,468 miles
    Test number
    845715080529
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,855 miles (+12,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,855 miles
    Test number
    773675911565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,176 miles (+13,702)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,176 miles
    Test number
    814425023364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,474 miles (+12,472)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,474 miles
    Test number
    798351579864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,002 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,002 miles
    Test number
    809319750310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,564 miles (+4,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    666339626689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass69,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    463495921281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Fail69,504 miles (+3,770)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    361053652797
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Pass65,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    264348881594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,734 miles (+1,532)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    188064486045
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass64,202 miles (+13,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    123993995956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,194 miles (+10,823)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,194 miles
    Test number
    775750607112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,371 miles (+11,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    260240278924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass28,479 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    796694642348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,411 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    968839549524
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

Questions about L16 DUX

Does L16 DUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DUX is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 DUX?
The MOT on L16 DUX is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 DUX done?
L16 DUX was recorded at 120,468 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,981 miles a year.
Has L16 DUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DUX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 DUX 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 L16 DUX find?
L16 DUX passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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