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NG08 CCK

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,535 mi
Last recorded162,535 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 CCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,535 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 147,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower swivels joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 147,210 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle jammed unable to insert belt into mechanism (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads below min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower swivels joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No. plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 140,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 133,788 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 133,788 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 128,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 128,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 116,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 88,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,634 miles

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

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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NG08 CCK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NG08 CCK, 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 NG08 CCK registered?

NG08 CCK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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