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NC08 LPP

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

243,957 mi
Last recorded243,957 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 LPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 243,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, suspension arms bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both sides, tyres perished and deformed on inner edges

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushing deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 226,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 226,079 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 131,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,455 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 127,454 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Downpipe (7.1.4)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 108,788 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 92,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 74,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 58,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 43,460 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 LPP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LPP, 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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NC08 LPP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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