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Citroën C5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,179 cc

VO 709MOT history

VO 709 is a grey diesel Citroën C5 first used on 27 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,420 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VO 709
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VO 709 was last recorded at 149,420 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 6,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,261 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,159 miles
Average per year
6,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,420 miles
  • 2025 – 143,261 miles
  • 2024 – 137,460 miles
  • 2023 – 128,945 miles
  • 2022 – 117,401 miles
  • 2021 – 112,742 miles
  • 2020 – 109,883 miles
  • 2019 – 102,711 miles
  • 2018 – 93,577 miles
  • 2017 – 91,050 miles
  • 2016 – 87,897 miles
  • 2015 – 84,556 miles
  • 2014 – 81,068 miles
  • 2013 – 72,456 miles
  • 2012 – 59,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,420 miles
  • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes covered in grease

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,420 miles (+6,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,420 miles
    Test number
    666566900219
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes covered in grease

  2. Pass143,261 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,261 miles
    Test number
    859818352407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,260 miles (+5,800)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,260 miles
    Test number
    112256724482
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushesa (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,460 miles (+8,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,460 miles
    Test number
    258804317837
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes coroded

  5. Pass128,945 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    866871093659
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail128,944 miles (+11,543)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,944 miles
    Test number
    815803558186
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R17 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass117,401 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,401 miles
    Test number
    645938610671
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,394 miles (+4,652)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,394 miles
    Test number
    407612129875
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,742 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,742 miles
    Test number
    886355856697
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,741 miles (+2,858)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,741 miles
    Test number
    458214083414
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,883 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,883 miles
    Test number
    874323200504
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail109,883 miles (+7,172)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,883 miles
    Test number
    709908821682
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,711 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    992517222320
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail102,711 miles (+9,134)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    726602714856
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass93,577 miles (+2,527)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    272137567978
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass91,050 miles (+3,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,050 miles
    Test number
    726474664400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

  17. Pass87,897 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    758351831025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,556 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,556 miles
    Test number
    565413505251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,498 miles (+3,430)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    277992795186
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre pressure low

  20. Pass81,068 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,068 miles
    Test number
    349537814491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,456 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    297356513373
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail72,454 miles (+12,615)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,454 miles
    Test number
    365572913302
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass59,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    938535902321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VO 709

What vehicle is registration VO 709 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VO 709 on a grey diesel Citroën C5 first used on 27 May 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VO 709 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VO 709 is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VO 709?
The MOT on VO 709 is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VO 709 done?
VO 709 was recorded at 149,420 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,489 miles a year.
Has VO 709 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VO 709 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on VO 709 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 VO 709 find?
VO 709 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension pipes covered in grease.

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