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NG08 GVM

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,631 mi
Last recorded147,631 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 147,631 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 147,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,347 miles

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

suspension components misted

Fail 28 Jul 2022 132,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension component misting

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

Offside Front suspension component misting

Offside Rear suspension component misting

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,596 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,594 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight uneven wear on shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seepage round component

Fail 21 Aug 2020 112,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear seepage round component

EML on dash illuminated

Nearside Front tyre has slight uneven wear on shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,794 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,323 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,114 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,229 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 89,229 miles

Offside front brake binding handbrake sticking (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,953 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

rear discs corroded but performance ok

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 GVM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

NG08 GVM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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