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Citroën C5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LB08 VVEMOT history

LB08 VVE is a grey diesel Citroën C5 first used on 4 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
109,674 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VVE
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 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 VVE was last recorded at 109,674 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 9,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,671 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
9,003 miles
Average per year
6,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,674 miles
  • 2023 – 100,671 miles
  • 2022 – 92,225 miles
  • 2021 – 84,411 miles
  • 2020 – 79,983 miles
  • 2018 – 60,910 miles
  • 2017 – 57,978 miles
  • 2016 – 53,502 miles
  • 2015 – 48,504 miles
  • 2014 – 43,907 miles
  • 2013 – 37,566 miles
  • 2012 – 30,439 miles
  • 2011 – 23,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,674 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,674 miles (+9,003)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,674 miles
    Test number
    154849351363
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,671 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,671 miles
    Test number
    490459401408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,670 miles (+8,445)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,670 miles
    Test number
    754542049468
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,225 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    702502926133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,411 miles
    Test number
    352063146309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,411 miles (+4,428)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,411 miles
    Test number
    335517834883
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,983 miles (+19,073)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,983 miles
    Test number
    708566877428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,910 miles
    Test number
    956797588888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,910 miles (+2,932)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,910 miles
    Test number
    317405086354
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass57,978 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,978 miles
    Test number
    476411440755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,969 miles (+4,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,969 miles
    Test number
    233519058181
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass53,502 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,502 miles
    Test number
    949433414896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,504 miles (+4,597)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,504 miles
    Test number
    837596395184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass43,907 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    965270214222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,828 miles (+6,262)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    139433204210
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass37,566 miles (+7,127)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,566 miles
    Test number
    249394393150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,439 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    895625082159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,954 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,954 miles
    Test number
    495700701229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,905 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,905 miles
    Test number
    948887791133
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 VVE

Does LB08 VVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VVE expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VVE?
The MOT on LB08 VVE expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VVE done?
LB08 VVE was recorded at 109,674 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 6,838 miles a year.
Has LB08 VVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VVE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 VVE 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 VVE find?
LB08 VVE failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside drag link end ball joint has excessive play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 11 more.

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