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NG08 HFP

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 HFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 91,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,865 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)

n/s headlamp slightly fogged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,766 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 74,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,721 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,663 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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NG08 HFP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NG08 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

NG08 HFP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is NG08 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 HFP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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