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NJ58 YHC

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,733 mi
Last recorded134,733 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 YHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 134,733 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Dec 2025 134,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2024 130,104 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear metal suspension pipes very corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 130,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe came off (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

rear metal suspension pipes very corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,904 miles

off side front brake pads getting low

off side screen wash poor

Fail 27 Nov 2023 124,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

off side front brake pads getting low

off side screen wash poor

Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,168 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 121,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2021 116,134 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

parking brake poor

slight interaction on near side rear lights

Fail 2 Dec 2021 116,134 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

parking brake poor

slight interaction on near side rear lights

Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,685 miles

slight inter action on both rear side lamps with indicators

Fail 17 Dec 2020 112,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight inter action on both rear side lamps with indicators

Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,466 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 109,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 103,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,392 miles

hand brake performance poor

near side wiper poor

very slight play in off side front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2017 97,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake performance poor

near side wiper poor

very slight play in off side front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,641 miles

outer C-V joint noise

Fail 2 Nov 2016 91,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

outer C.V joint noise

Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,318 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 55,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s gearbox oil seal oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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NJ58 YHC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJ58 YHC, 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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NJ58 YHC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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