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CA08 NGF

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,361 mi
Last recorded129,361 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 NGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,361 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 129,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,573 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,497 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 99,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,151 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front cv gaiter loose

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,695 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 49,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,772 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,575 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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CA08 NGF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA08 NGF, 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 CA08 NGF registered?

CA08 NGF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CA08 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 NGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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