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NG58 LPA

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,600 mi
Last recorded150,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 150,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 146,466 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 146,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 140,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,986 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,954 miles

n/sf tyre wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,054 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,357 miles

underbody and under bonnet covers fitted obstructing some components

Fail 16 Jan 2019 124,357 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

underbody and under bonnet covers fitted obstructing some components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 120,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 116,359 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,425 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 102,367 miles

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

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 position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,922 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,911 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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NG58 LPA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG58 LPA, 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 NG58 LPA registered?

NG58 LPA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is NG58 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 LPA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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