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L5 BOT

2014 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,867 mi
Last recorded55,867 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C559,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 55,867 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,220 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,856 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 46,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,610 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,323 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 41,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,225 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,030 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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L5 BOT is a 2014 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 BOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 12 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 BOT registered?

L5 BOT is a 2014 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is L5 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 BOT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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