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Citroën C5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LB08 VVCMOT history

LB08 VVC is a grey diesel Citroën C5 first used on 4 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2024
Mileage
184,413 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VVC was last recorded at 184,413 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,347 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
9,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,413 miles
  • 2022 – 175,699 miles
  • 2021 – 168,322 miles
  • 2020 – 160,801 miles
  • 2019 – 154,510 miles
  • 2018 – 142,976 miles
  • 2017 – 137,171 miles
  • 2015 – 131,158 miles
  • 2014 – 126,425 miles
  • 2013 – 100,547 miles
  • 2012 – 84,277 miles
  • 2011 – 67,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,413 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,413 miles
    Test number
    252067593487
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,413 miles (+66)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,413 miles
    Test number
    445235482742
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail184,347 miles (+8,648)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,347 miles
    Test number
    530077226950
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass175,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    175,699 miles
    Test number
    321868560832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail175,699 miles (+7,377)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,699 miles
    Test number
    175743835357
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass168,322 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,322 miles
    Test number
    383962344578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail168,280 miles (+7,479)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,280 miles
    Test number
    356634535709
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass160,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,801 miles
    Test number
    756423808089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail160,801 miles (+6,291)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,801 miles
    Test number
    926045552985
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass154,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,510 miles
    Test number
    516160694462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail154,510 miles (+5,583)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,510 miles
    Test number
    158900703368
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass148,927 miles (+5,951)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,927 miles
    Test number
    894688281868
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear brakes discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  13. Pass142,976 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,976 miles
    Test number
    482475515319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,171 miles (+6,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,171 miles
    Test number
    627781716593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and tread cracking advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to exposing cords advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade split advise replacement
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  15. Pass131,158 miles (+4,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,158 miles
    Test number
    568835281923
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass126,425 miles (+5,171)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,425 miles
    Test number
    166183284256
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail121,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,254 miles
    Test number
    329125154136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass121,254 miles (+20,707)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,254 miles
    Test number
    475465754142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,547 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    286032173462
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront inner pads look low / oil leak / rack play / cannot jack rear end up pads wont reach

  20. Pass100,547 miles (+16,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    788422973130
    • NoteFront inner pads look low / oil leak / rack play / cannot jack rear end up pads wont reach

  21. Pass84,277 miles (+16,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    995592672156
    • NoteO/s/r inner side light not working

  22. Pass67,355 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    206698961423
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  23. Fail67,355 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    665218961125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

Questions about LB08 VVC

Does LB08 VVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VVC expired on 11 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VVC?
The MOT on LB08 VVC expired on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VVC done?
LB08 VVC was recorded at 184,413 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 9,374 miles a year.
Has LB08 VVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VVC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VVC 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 LB08 VVC find?
LB08 VVC passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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