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NC08 LPA

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 147,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake just met requirements, requires attention

Rear suspension pipe appears damp

Pass 10 Jan 2019 139,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 139,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 132,334 miles

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

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection impossible

Fail 23 Jan 2018 132,329 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection impossible

Pass 31 Jan 2017 123,394 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear 3/4 panel / wheel arch

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,838 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 108,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 98,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 87,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,156 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,156 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,489 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 LPA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NC08 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

NC08 LPA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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