2021 Citroen C5 1.2L Petrol · AY70 XHM
2021 Citroen C5 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 53,870 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY70 XHM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 53,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY70 XHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Citroen C5 (AY70 XHM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AY70 XHM Mileage History
- 25/10/202337,605 mi
- 14/10/202445,806 mi+8,201 mi
- 16/10/202553,870 mi+8,064 mi
Average of roughly 8,229 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 Aircross
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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