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Citroën C5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,997 cc

LB55 BWZMOT history

LB55 BWZ is a red petrol Citroën C5 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 233,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
233,516 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BWZ was last recorded at 233,516 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,512 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
12,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,516 miles
  • 2025 – 223,519 miles
  • 2024 – 209,921 miles
  • 2023 – 197,119 miles
  • 2022 – 185,223 miles
  • 2021 – 177,711 miles
  • 2020 – 172,917 miles
  • 2019 – 165,059 miles
  • 2018 – 158,665 miles
  • 2017 – 152,653 miles
  • 2016 – 149,677 miles
  • 2015 – 144,536 miles
  • 2013 – 113,784 miles
  • 2012 – 55,869 miles
  • 2011 – 26,833 miles
  • 2010 – 16,261 miles
  • 2009 – 15,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,516 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak.will require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside front fog light broken and inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear tailgate struts wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside front inner wheel rim scoured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,516 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    233,516 miles
    Test number
    540862671085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak.will require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light broken and inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate struts worn

  2. Fail233,512 miles (+9,993)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,512 miles
    Test number
    840907206361
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected suspension hose broken.leaking fluid (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low too low and diffused pattern. headlight slight loose in fixing (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak.will require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light broken and inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate struts worn

  3. Pass223,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    223,519 miles
    Test number
    628397989933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail223,519 miles (+13,598)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,519 miles
    Test number
    128192240777
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass209,921 miles (+12,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    209,921 miles
    Test number
    678618272830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass197,119 miles (+11,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    197,119 miles
    Test number
    180053857483
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant leaking front engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper held on by tape.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm ball joint, slight play

  7. Pass185,223 miles (+7,512)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    185,223 miles
    Test number
    259960787249
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass177,711 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    177,711 miles
    Test number
    240755204214
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slight loose

  9. Pass172,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    172,917 miles
    Test number
    159758996537
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel rim scoured

  10. Fail172,917 miles (+7,858)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,917 miles
    Test number
    776969878843
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel rim scoured
    • AdvisoryStrong advise! offside handbrake low effort

  11. Pass165,059 miles (+6,394)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,059 miles
    Test number
    916552770273
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also low on tread and little to no tread on outer segment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass158,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,665 miles
    Test number
    174021724743
    • AdvisoryFront number plate loose

  13. Fail158,665 miles (+6,012)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,665 miles
    Test number
    100134977028
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate loose

  14. Pass152,653 miles (+2,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    152,653 miles
    Test number
    999948576545
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

  15. Pass149,677 miles (+5,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,677 miles
    Test number
    222952360775
    • Advisory1 of 2 offside rear sidelights inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn?

  16. Pass144,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    144,536 miles
    Test number
    449008025079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail144,536 miles (+30,752)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,536 miles
    Test number
    289414525095
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  18. Pass113,784 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,784 miles
    Test number
    438151163307
    • NoteNearside front bumper slight damage
    • NoteOil around sump plug area

  19. Fail113,784 miles (+27,750)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,784 miles
    Test number
    346061663331
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front bumper slight damage
    • NoteOil around sump plug area

  20. Pass86,034 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    489406923065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,382 miles (+29,513)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,382 miles
    Test number
    479789113087
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on tread

  22. Pass55,869 miles (+29,036)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,869 miles
    Test number
    399651622063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,833 miles (+10,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,833 miles
    Test number
    187042621072
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass16,261 miles (+1,177)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,261 miles
    Test number
    272123710018
    • NoteFront number plate slightly cracked.
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall parished. Off side front tyre outer side wall slightly cut.

  25. Pass15,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,084 miles
    Test number
    652798509052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 BWZ

Does LB55 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BWZ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BWZ?
The MOT on LB55 BWZ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BWZ done?
LB55 BWZ was recorded at 233,516 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 12,790 miles a year.
Has LB55 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BWZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 BWZ 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 LB55 BWZ find?
LB55 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link pin; oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak.will require attention; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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