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ND08 HLP

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,636 mi
Last recorded174,636 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 174,636 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2023 160,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 154,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 147,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front bumper / indicator damaged

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2021 147,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front bumper / indicator damaged

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,536 miles

Front bonnet secondary catch partially seized

Fail 26 Jun 2019 133,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet secondary catch partially seized

Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,077 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2018 124,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

misting of brake fluid all over under the vehicle

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

misting of brake fluid all over under the vehicle

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,128 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,128 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 7 Aug 2014 90,247 miles

Checks to be kept on nearside front tyre, shoulder wearing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,589 miles

INTERMITENT MINOR BELT OR PUULEY SQUEAL FROM AUX BELT ON IDLE AND FAST IDLE

Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,589 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

INTERMITENT MINOR BELT OR PUULEY SQUEAL FROM AUX BELT ON IDLE AND FAST IDLE

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,663 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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ND08 HLP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ND08 HLP, 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 ND08 HLP registered?

ND08 HLP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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