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NM08 OEX

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,741 mi
Last recorded89,741 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 OEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 89,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,876 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,571 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 68,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,255 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 60,255 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,120 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2015 50,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2014 41,003 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,796 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,316 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn/corroded

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 OEX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

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

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