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AM08 NVN

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,585 mi
Last recorded148,585 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 148,585 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 139,236 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 139,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush ,(marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush,(marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Michelin 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Michelin 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front pads getting low

n/s/r suspension arm lower bush perishing

o/s/r suspension arm lower bush perishing

slight wear to rear anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Sep 2018 125,329 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 125,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,945 miles

play in both rear drop links

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,516 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 34,290 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front day time running light not working

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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AM08 NVN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,947 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 AM08 NVN, 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 18 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 NVN registered?

AM08 NVN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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