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NC08 FRR

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,753 mi
Last recorded79,753 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 FRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,753 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected flexable pipe ferules badley corroded (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 76,054 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2018 76,054 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,687 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,687 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 64,208 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,023 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,591 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,265 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs pitted and corroded slightly.

nearside front brake pad warning wires broken.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,395 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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NC08 FRR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NC08 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

NC08 FRR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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