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GK08 NRO

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,749 mi
Last recorded111,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 111,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 94,257 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 94,255 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,078 miles

Nearside Rear cylinder seepage

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess into cylinder (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 82,071 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into 3 way union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear cylinder seepage

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess into cylinder (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension & brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2021 79,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension & brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,763 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,775 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 60,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both hand brake cable outer sheath broken

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,458 miles

Central Exhaust heat-shield damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Wiper blade torn slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 54,458 miles

Offside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust heat-shield damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Wiper blade torn slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear suspension cylinder slight seepage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake & suspension pipes under cover & top of axle

Fail 5 Mar 2016 48,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside 215/55/13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake & suspension pipes under cover & top of axle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 32,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,372 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 27,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,379 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 22,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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GK08 NRO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GK08 NRO, 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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GK08 NRO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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