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NM08 OCV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,369 mi
Last recorded173,369 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 173,369 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 173,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 149,146 miles

steering rack wet/weeping

Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,849 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,445 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 OCV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

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

Is NM08 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 OCV 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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