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Citroën C5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y261 DVVMOT history

Y261 DVV is a green petrol Citroën C5 first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2024
Mileage
165,906 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 DVV
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
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 DVV was last recorded at 165,906 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 3,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,072 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,834 miles
Average per year
6,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,906 miles
  • 2022 – 162,072 miles
  • 2021 – 158,206 miles
  • 2020 – 155,946 miles
  • 2019 – 149,630 miles
  • 2018 – 144,989 miles
  • 2017 – 140,039 miles
  • 2016 – 135,053 miles
  • 2015 – 129,826 miles
  • 2014 – 124,549 miles
  • 2013 – 118,136 miles
  • 2012 – 109,379 miles
  • 2011 – 102,960 miles
  • 2010 – 94,431 miles
  • 2009 – 85,005 miles
  • 2008 – 74,558 miles
  • 2007 – 66,787 miles
  • 2006 – 57,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,906 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,906 miles (+3,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,906 miles
    Test number
    601019384354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass162,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,072 miles
    Test number
    499150240394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  3. Fail162,071 miles (+3,865)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,071 miles
    Test number
    608671640798
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  4. Pass158,206 miles (+2,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,206 miles
    Test number
    193892205225
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,946 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,946 miles
    Test number
    547680543758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail155,946 miles (+6,316)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,946 miles
    Test number
    384063992297
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass149,630 miles (+4,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,630 miles
    Test number
    379328359704
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,989 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,989 miles
    Test number
    938980500844
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail144,988 miles (+4,949)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,988 miles
    Test number
    485816857538
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass140,039 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,039 miles
    Test number
    403038381671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail140,035 miles (+4,982)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,035 miles
    Test number
    501375423282
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass135,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,053 miles
    Test number
    469647731148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail135,050 miles (+5,224)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,050 miles
    Test number
    466264617334
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass129,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,826 miles
    Test number
    305419395012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,823 miles (+5,274)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,823 miles
    Test number
    687009995007
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass124,549 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,549 miles
    Test number
    215217694038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail124,542 miles (+6,406)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,542 miles
    Test number
    195707394421
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass118,136 miles (+8,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,136 miles
    Test number
    418990383010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass109,379 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    295103282077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,376 miles (+6,416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,376 miles
    Test number
    356812482010
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass102,960 miles (+8,529)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    189305701161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,431 miles
    Test number
    231843800137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,428 miles (+9,423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    602543100166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass85,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    113899999402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,002 miles (+10,444)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,002 miles
    Test number
    271419399032
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass74,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    652482808120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,558 miles (+7,771)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    671562408102
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass66,787 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,787 miles
    Test number
    254199607102
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is near the legal limit

  29. Fail66,787 miles (+9,301)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,787 miles
    Test number
    904997807191
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass57,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    234051176188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail57,486 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    222371476107
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y261 DVV

Does Y261 DVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 DVV expired on 19 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 DVV?
The MOT on Y261 DVV expired on 19 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 DVV done?
Y261 DVV was recorded at 165,906 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 6,342 miles a year.
Has Y261 DVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 DVV has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 DVV 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 Y261 DVV find?
Y261 DVV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive and oil on undertray, and 1 more.

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