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NM08 OCS

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

120,384 mi
Last recorded120,384 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 120,384 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2022 120,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2021 116,150 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2021 116,148 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2020 112,196 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2020 112,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 106,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,355 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,930 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,930 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,253 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

child seat in rear unable to check seatbelt

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

items removed from drivers view before mot

Fail 25 Apr 2016 90,253 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

child seat in rear unable to check seatbelt

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

items removed from drivers view before mot

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2011 44,651 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2011 44,651 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 OCS is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

NM08 OCS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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