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C5 NBC

2008 Citroen C5

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,299 mi
Last recorded124,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 124,299 miles

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f disc slightly deteriorated.

o/s/r hydrolastic arm boot split

Fail 22 Jun 2026 124,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f disc slightly deteriorated.

o/s/r hydrolastic arm boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2025 117,300 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 20 May 2025 117,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Handbrake stuck on. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted over outer sills.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 108,138 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 105,065 miles

Foot brake travels slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake is low on performance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2023 105,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2022 94,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both brake discs close to callipers

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 94,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both brake discs close to callipers

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,845 miles

Both rear brake calipers are close to rear discs

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both brake discs rusty on inner faces

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 89,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear brake calipers close to rear discs

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake low on performance

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both brake discs rusty on inner faces

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,696 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,320 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 63,314 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,943 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 37,943 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,450 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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C5 NBC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C5 NBC, 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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C5 NBC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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