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NU08 AOV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,117 mi
Last recorded168,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 AOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 168,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 164,722 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 164,595 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 157,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 157,732 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 0.51, result 0.62. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 152,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front discs corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2022 152,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front discs corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2021 146,771 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 146,762 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in steering end

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 144,578 miles

OSF BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR BROKEN

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 144,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

OSF BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR BROKEN

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,986 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 126,985 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,399 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 119,399 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,439 miles

Centre Rear brake light inoperative

Fail 15 Jun 2016 111,439 miles

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

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

Centre Rear brake light inoperative

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,370 miles

front brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

plastic cover on n/s/r seat belt missing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,070 miles

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars in centre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,870 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,036 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 51,335 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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NU08 AOV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NU08 AOV, 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 NU08 AOV registered?

NU08 AOV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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