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NM08 ODP

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,280 mi
Last recorded187,280 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 ODP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 187,280 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 187,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 178,042 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 177,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 168,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 161,722 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 161,678 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 151,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 151,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 137,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 136,761 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,949 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror damaged,not jagged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,801 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 114,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,971 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,258 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

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 ODP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NM08 ODP, 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 ODP registered?

NM08 ODP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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