Citroën C4
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc
L7 PESMOT history
L7 PES is a grey diesel Citroën C4 first used on 21 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 194,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 194,680 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,325 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 PES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 21 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 PES was last recorded at 194,680 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 27,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,703 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 27,977 miles
- Average per year
- 9,325 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,680 miles
- 2025 – 166,703 miles
- 2024 – 146,263 miles
- 2023 – 129,195 miles
- 2022 – 114,422 miles
- 2021 – 106,369 miles
- 2019 – 97,945 miles
- 2016 – 82,023 miles
- 2015 – 74,102 miles
- 2014 – 68,219 miles
- 2013 – 63,824 miles
- 2012 – 58,851 miles
- 2011 – 48,164 miles
- 2010 – 39,436 miles
- 2009 – 35,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,680 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,680 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 194,680 miles
- Test number
- 887793020488
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail194,664 miles (+27,961)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,664 miles
- Test number
- 543031622198
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,703 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 166,703 miles
- Test number
- 945937827345
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
- AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
Fail166,703 miles (+20,440)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,703 miles
- Test number
- 828445414033
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
- AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
Pass146,263 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 146,263 miles
- Test number
- 849351516387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,258 miles (+17,063)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,258 miles
- Test number
- 221636017280
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability antiroll bar has moved across fowling sub frame. levelling device has become unattached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens detreated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,195 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 129,195 miles
- Test number
- 941700722488
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail129,195 miles (+14,773)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,195 miles
- Test number
- 596723715913
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass114,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 114,422 miles
- Test number
- 529350598534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,422 miles (+8,053)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,422 miles
- Test number
- 560788675899
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass106,369 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,369 miles
- Test number
- 313965896569
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryService light on
Fail106,368 miles (+8,423)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,368 miles
- Test number
- 686289870097
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryService light on
Pass97,945 miles (+28)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,945 miles
- Test number
- 432053132711
- AdvisoryFRONT UNDER COVERS FITTED
- AdvisoryINNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,917 miles (+15,894)2 dangerous11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,917 miles
- Test number
- 253467217757
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFRONT UNDER COVERS FITTED
- AdvisoryINNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,023 miles (+7,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,023 miles
- Test number
- 945160394470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear discs pitted
Pass74,102 miles (+5,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 74,102 miles
- Test number
- 145374535407
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,219 miles (+4,395)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 68,219 miles
- Test number
- 209121434037
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,824 miles (+72)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 63,824 miles
- Test number
- 549946433023
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,752 miles (+4,901)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,752 miles
- Test number
- 915502433011
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,851 miles (+10,687)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 58,851 miles
- Test number
- 619873332035
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass48,164 miles (+8,728)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 48,164 miles
- Test number
- 238309721036
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass39,436 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 39,436 miles
- Test number
- 854812330022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 35,706 miles
- Test number
- 600741909297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,706 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,706 miles
- Test number
- 811341009281
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteExcessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.
Questions about L7 PES
- Does L7 PES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 PES is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 PES?
- The MOT on L7 PES is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 PES done?
- L7 PES was recorded at 194,680 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 9,325 miles a year.
- Has L7 PES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 PES has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 PES 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 L7 PES find?
- L7 PES passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.
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