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NV08 HGA

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,251 mi
Last recorded123,251 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 HGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,251 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,282 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 103,282 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,279 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner sidelight off and then came back on during test

Fail 28 Jun 2017 65,103 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner sidelight off and then came back on during test

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 43,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 41,202 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 41,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,179 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 21,179 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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NV08 HGA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV08 HGA, 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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NV08 HGA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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