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NV08 VXW

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,949 mi
Last recorded112,949 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,949 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,682 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,023 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,272 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame has an unsafe modification 4 x rear bolts missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,234 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,115 miles

Offside Rear Inner tread lifting

Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread lifting

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,779 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,779 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,333 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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NV08 VXW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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