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NM08 UNJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,906 mi
Last recorded128,906 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 UNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from flexy joint front (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 106,430 miles

Exhaust flexy in poor condition and has slight exhaust blow

Oil dipstick weak

oil residue around power steering rack area

slight rear brake imbalance

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads difficult to inspect

slight imbalance on rear service brake

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads difficult to inspect

slight imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,028 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,207 miles

front flexi section exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,795 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 61,795 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,242 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 UNJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

NM08 UNJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is NM08 UNJ safe to buy?

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