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NM08 HGX

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,589 mi
Last recorded196,589 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 HGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 196,589 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 196,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 187,608 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts+o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 187,608 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts+o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 187,607 miles

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts + OSR cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 134,962 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lamps dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,469 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,933 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 107,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 95,986 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 95,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,592 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,531 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 79,531 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,622 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,622 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,538 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 39,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,286 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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NM08 HGX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NM08 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

NM08 HGX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is NM08 HGX safe to buy?

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