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NM08 UDP

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,703 mi
Last recorded151,703 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 UDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 151,703 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 1 May 2018 130,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 130,192 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,569 miles

brake discs pitted

rear tyres low

Fail 25 Apr 2017 108,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs pitted

rear tyres low

Fail 21 Feb 2017 108,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake discs pitted

rear tyres on limit

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,749 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 99,702 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,552 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 77,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,195 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,623 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,623 miles

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

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

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 UDP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

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

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