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HY08 NUE

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,563 mi
Last recorded40,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 40,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 39,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,289 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked no cords showing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 31,286 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both front tyres slightly cracked no cords showing

Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,356 miles

all tyres have age cracking to outer side walls

Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,903 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,503 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 12,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,483 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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HY08 NUE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HY08 NUE, 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 HY08 NUE registered?

HY08 NUE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is HY08 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 NUE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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