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NG08 VND

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,043 mi
Last recorded91,043 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 VND
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 91,043 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,653 miles

Central Front Exhaust flex slightly worn.

Engine cover and under tray fitted time of test.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,075 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 79,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,934 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,474 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,307 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 27,307 miles

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

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)

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

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 VND is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

NG08 VND is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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