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DL08 NCN

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,449 mi
Last recorded52,449 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 NCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,449 miles

slight weaping offside front shock

wear and pitting on front brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2015 52,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

slight weaping offside front shock

wear and pitting on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,809 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 42,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,861 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,713 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,517 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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DL08 NCN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL08 NCN, 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 DL08 NCN registered?

DL08 NCN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DL08 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 NCN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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