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NL08 VTY

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,588 mi
Last recorded195,588 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 VTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 195,588 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 165,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 142,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s front wiper smearing

advise o/s rear lamp housing damaged

advise particle filter warning on dash

advise slight dampness around o/s front upper suspension unit

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2013 142,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise free travel on handbrake lever

advise o/s front wiper smearing

advise o/s rear lamp housing damaged

advise particle filter warning on dash

advise slight dampness around o/s front upper suspension unit

advise tape on front head lamps

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s front wiper slightly smearing

advise slight dampness around n/s front suspension unit

advise slight dampness around o/s front suspension unit

Fail 21 Mar 2012 114,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s rear lamp housing damaged with slightly sharp edges

advise o/s front wiper slightly smearing

advise o/s rear lamp housing damaged with slightly sharp edges

advise slight dampness around n/s front suspension unit

advise slight dampness around o/s front suspension unit

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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NL08 VTY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 NL08 VTY, 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 NL08 VTY registered?

NL08 VTY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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