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Citroën C5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y253 KUAMOT history

Y253 KUA is a green petrol Citroën C5 first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
95,010 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 KUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 KUA was last recorded at 95,010 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,267 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
743 miles
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,010 miles
  • 2024 – 94,267 miles
  • 2023 – 93,715 miles
  • 2022 – 92,233 miles
  • 2021 – 88,710 miles
  • 2019 – 84,261 miles
  • 2018 – 80,735 miles
  • 2017 – 76,370 miles
  • 2016 – 72,739 miles
  • 2015 – 69,596 miles
  • 2014 – 66,506 miles
  • 2013 – 63,527 miles
  • 2012 – 59,751 miles
  • 2011 – 56,489 miles
  • 2010 – 51,670 miles
  • 2009 – 46,859 miles
  • 2008 – 42,455 miles
  • 2007 – 37,987 miles
  • 2006 – 31,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,010 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,010 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,010 miles
    Test number
    388267778677
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail95,010 miles (+743)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,010 miles
    Test number
    404634456796
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,267 miles (+552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    390185911377
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,715 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    161029179811
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,715 miles (+1,482)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    300317547848
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,233 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,233 miles
    Test number
    173984863236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail92,231 miles (+3,521)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    587635599803
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,710 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,710 miles
    Test number
    405949127878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail88,707 miles (+4,446)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    983684597951
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass84,261 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,261 miles
    Test number
    579554899982
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  11. Pass80,735 miles (+4,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    936392288668
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  12. Pass76,370 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,370 miles
    Test number
    652120376253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass72,739 miles (+3,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    294019335569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass69,596 miles (+3,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    186721835155
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  15. Pass66,506 miles (+2,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,506 miles
    Test number
    236418824431
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  16. Pass63,527 miles (+3,776)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,527 miles
    Test number
    819383313197
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass59,751 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    275014642430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,489 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,489 miles
    Test number
    299796021106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,670 miles (+4,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,670 miles
    Test number
    234058930170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass46,859 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,859 miles
    Test number
    201683039109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,455 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    913730538177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,987 miles (+6,741)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    814276637183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,246 miles
    Test number
    460662436124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y253 KUA

Does Y253 KUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 KUA expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 KUA?
The MOT on Y253 KUA expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 KUA done?
Y253 KUA was recorded at 95,010 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has Y253 KUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 KUA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y253 KUA 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 Y253 KUA find?
Y253 KUA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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