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NH57 PHZ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

188,097 mi
Last recorded188,097 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 PHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 188,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 171,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot poor condition

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 170,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot poor condition

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,458 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 150,458 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,564 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 133,564 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,565 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 113,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 940,833 miles

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

brake fluid low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,790 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 86,676 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,549 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,100 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,690 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,681 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,575 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,567 miles

O/S/R disc slightley corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,212 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,212 miles

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 38,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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NH57 PHZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NH57 PHZ, 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 NH57 PHZ registered?

NH57 PHZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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