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NM08 BKG

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 109,192 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 59,301 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 48,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 40,233 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 40,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,877 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NM08 BKG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NM08 BKG, 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 NM08 BKG registered?

NM08 BKG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is NM08 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 BKG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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