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NH08 NLD

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,262 mi
Last recorded117,262 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 NLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 117,262 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 117,262 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 107,923 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 101,300 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 28 Aug 2020 101,093 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 152,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,679 miles

under trays fitted unable inspect components

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted unable inspect components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,781 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 54,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 45,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2014 45,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,831 miles

Offside front suspention pipe damp.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,843 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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NH08 NLD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NH08 NLD, 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 NH08 NLD registered?

NH08 NLD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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