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Citroën C5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LL08 BTEMOT history

LL08 BTE is a grey diesel Citroën C5 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
66,559 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 BTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 BTE was last recorded at 66,559 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,745 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
814 miles
Average per year
2,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,559 miles
  • 2025 – 65,745 miles
  • 2024 – 64,475 miles
  • 2023 – 63,365 miles
  • 2022 – 61,632 miles
  • 2021 – 60,192 miles
  • 2020 – 59,535 miles
  • 2019 – 58,057 miles
  • 2018 – 56,413 miles
  • 2017 – 53,854 miles
  • 2016 – 50,975 miles
  • 2015 – 47,639 miles
  • 2014 – 44,182 miles
  • 2013 – 41,192 miles
  • 2012 – 37,091 miles
  • 2011 – 29,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,559 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,559 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    218559492746
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail66,559 miles (+814)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    787978940771
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass65,745 miles (+1,270)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,745 miles
    Test number
    555357680600
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,475 miles (+1,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    728397826482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,365 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,365 miles
    Test number
    796498504668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail63,365 miles (+1,733)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,365 miles
    Test number
    141635334758
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass61,632 miles (+1,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    637532675187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass60,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,192 miles
    Test number
    658458193308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail60,192 miles (+657)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,192 miles
    Test number
    874492884682
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,535 miles (+1,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    211488569716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    615841678224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail58,057 miles (+1,644)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    473507949688
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    883301879021
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail56,413 miles (+2,559)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    441439263776
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,854 miles (+2,879)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    228956134954
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked,poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on outer edge of tread

  16. Pass50,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    745076509726
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering arm

  17. Fail50,975 miles (+3,336)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    260815506700
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering arm

  18. Pass47,639 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    128591995407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail47,639 miles (+3,457)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    437311195082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass44,182 miles (+2,990)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    625581594038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass41,192 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    528342403199
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail41,192 miles (+4,101)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    498292303110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass37,091 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    655833592020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail37,087 miles (+7,924)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,087 miles
    Test number
    505640292010
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass29,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,163 miles
    Test number
    655344501128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 BTE

Does LL08 BTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 BTE is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 BTE?
The MOT on LL08 BTE is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 BTE done?
LL08 BTE was recorded at 66,559 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
Has LL08 BTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 BTE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 BTE 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 LL08 BTE find?
LL08 BTE passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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