2018 Citroen C5 1.5L Diesel · KY68 BYT
2018 Citroen C5 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 94,560 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY68 BYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 94,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY68 BYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Citroen C5 (KY68 BYT) between September 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KY68 BYT Mileage History
- 14/09/202480,347 mi
- 14/08/202588,998 mi+8,651 mi
- 14/08/202588,999 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/202694,555 mi+5,556 mi
- 22/05/202694,560 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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