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NU08 VYV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,455 mi
Last recorded116,455 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 116,455 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2025 116,422 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 114,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 111,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 107,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 104,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 100,608 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

anti slip brake pedal rubber slight worn

Pass 16 May 2019 96,150 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

anti slip brake pedal rubber slight wearing worn

both rear tyre slight wearing worn,o/s/r tyre on outer has cut

Fail 13 May 2019 96,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong roatation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

anti slip brake pedal rubber slight wearing worn

both rear tyre slight wearing worn,o/s/r tyre on outer has cut

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,850 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 87,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 77,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 77,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

both front cv joints noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2016 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 65,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,019 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 52,983 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,822 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 36,822 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,947 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre @ 3mm

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 VYV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

NU08 VYV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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