
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass88,387 miles (+1,623)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,387 miles
- Test number
- 409927776168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,764 miles (+3,304)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 86,764 miles
- Test number
- 290698731218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,460 miles (+3,739)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 83,460 miles
- Test number
- 799128410247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,721 miles (+8,103)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 79,721 miles
- Test number
- 725675193135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,618 miles (+11,851)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 71,618 miles
- Test number
- 373129934900
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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