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Citroën C5

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y281 NLGMOT history

Y281 NLG is a silver diesel Citroën C5 first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,420 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 NLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 NLG was last recorded at 113,420 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,008 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,412 miles
Average per year
3,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,420 miles
  • 2025 – 111,008 miles
  • 2024 – 108,504 miles
  • 2023 – 105,302 miles
  • 2022 – 102,281 miles
  • 2021 – 98,747 miles
  • 2020 – 96,274 miles
  • 2019 – 93,065 miles
  • 2018 – 89,273 miles
  • 2017 – 85,506 miles
  • 2016 – 81,619 miles
  • 2015 – 75,135 miles
  • 2014 – 68,122 miles
  • 2013 – 60,400 miles
  • 2012 – 50,621 miles
  • 2011 – 49,348 miles
  • 2010 – 45,579 miles
  • 2009 – 44,092 miles
  • 2008 – 42,815 miles
  • 2007 – 42,102 miles
  • 2006 – 41,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,420 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,420 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    849343114153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,008 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,008 miles
    Test number
    833526446694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,504 miles (+3,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,504 miles
    Test number
    322173127101
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass105,302 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,302 miles
    Test number
    766688799093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,300 miles (+3,019)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,300 miles
    Test number
    785675171834
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,281 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,281 miles
    Test number
    607817406223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,747 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,747 miles
    Test number
    897124269714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,274 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,274 miles
    Test number
    452809401252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Fail96,145 miles (+3,080)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,145 miles
    Test number
    443726252850
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Pass93,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    238567402432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail93,065 miles (+3,792)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    423639150281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass89,273 miles (+3,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,273 miles
    Test number
    421091690750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road.

  13. Pass85,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    700725121609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,506 miles (+3,887)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    189370868804
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass81,619 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    143975241251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail81,569 miles (+6,434)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    889123289970
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,135 miles (+7,013)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,135 miles
    Test number
    647061135108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,122 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,122 miles
    Test number
    259638844180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,400 miles (+9,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    577490733177
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass50,621 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,621 miles
    Test number
    545708012101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,348 miles (+3,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,348 miles
    Test number
    305895921198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass45,579 miles (+1,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,579 miles
    Test number
    290280530469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass44,092 miles (+1,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    881918529157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass42,815 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,815 miles
    Test number
    851148928187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,102 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,102 miles
    Test number
    794718427108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass41,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    442339226159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 NLG

Does Y281 NLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 NLG is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 NLG?
The MOT on Y281 NLG is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 NLG done?
Y281 NLG was recorded at 113,420 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,574 miles a year.
Has Y281 NLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 NLG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y281 NLG 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 Y281 NLG find?
Y281 NLG passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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