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NU58 SFE

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,861 mi
Last recorded140,861 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 SFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 140,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 136,170 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 136,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,128 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 131,833 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 131,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 128,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 125,659 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 119,505 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,168 miles

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Fail 28 Dec 2017 116,168 miles

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

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

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Dec 2016 115,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 89,624 miles

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Nov 2014 63,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,440 miles

Gear oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

Slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,014 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 39,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,698 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 27,696 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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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NU58 SFE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NU58 SFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU58 SFE registered?

NU58 SFE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is NU58 SFE safe to buy?

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