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NC08 ARC

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 ARC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 99,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 94,159 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 76,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,676 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 63,676 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,548 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,257 miles

Light surface corrosion forming on front brake discs.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,041 miles

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

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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NC08 ARC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NC08 ARC, 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 NC08 ARC registered?

NC08 ARC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NC08 ARC safe to buy?

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