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Citroën C5

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

L70 EJWMOT history

L70 EJW is a silver diesel Citroën C5 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

L70 EJW silver Citroen C5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2024
Mileage
110,777 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L70 EJW was last recorded at 110,777 miles on 15 May 2024, 3,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,375 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,402 miles
Average per year
5,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,777 miles
  • 2023 – 107,375 miles
  • 2022 – 103,017 miles
  • 2021 – 98,563 miles
  • 2020 – 93,516 miles
  • 2019 – 88,387 miles
  • 2018 – 86,764 miles
  • 2017 – 83,460 miles
  • 2016 – 79,721 miles
  • 2015 – 71,618 miles
  • 2014 – 59,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,777 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning steering very notchy (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s inner track rod badly worn [check other components once repaired] (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Slight play in n/s of steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,777 miles (+3,402)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    312260131407
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning steering very notchy (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s inner track rod badly worn [check other components once repaired] (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,375 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,375 miles
    Test number
    381394039686
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s of steering rack
  3. Fail107,373 miles (+4,356)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,373 miles
    Test number
    725547235051
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet to inspect components (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s of steering rack
  4. Pass103,017 miles (+4,454)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,017 miles
    Test number
    935363067192
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release cable broken after pre checks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,563 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,563 miles
    Test number
    683960977568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail98,562 miles (+5,046)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    450958616583
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass93,516 miles (+5,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,516 miles
    Test number
    213059543215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted
  8. Pass88,387 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,387 miles
    Test number
    409927776168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,764 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,764 miles
    Test number
    290698731218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,460 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    799128410247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,721 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    725675193135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,618 miles (+11,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,618 miles
    Test number
    373129934900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    488010104499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 EJW

Does L70 EJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 EJW expired on 2 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 EJW?
The MOT on L70 EJW expired on 2 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 EJW done?
L70 EJW was recorded at 110,777 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
Has L70 EJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EJW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 EJW 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 L70 EJW find?
L70 EJW failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; nearside side repeater not working, and 5 more.

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