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NY08 CDF

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,636 mi
Last recorded145,636 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 CDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 145,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17/101w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

poor corroded condition to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2020 140,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 140,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 130,774 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Offside Front suspension bearing slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,367 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 114,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,892 miles

Offside Front caliper brake hose fitting corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 99,819 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front caliper brake hose fitting corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,538 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 90,538 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,716 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,681 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn low(2.5mm)

osr tyre worn (3mm) & cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,681 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn low(2.5mm)

osr tyre worn (3mm) & cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,849 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,511 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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NY08 CDF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NY08 CDF, 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 NY08 CDF registered?

NY08 CDF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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