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SM08 NLL

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 NLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,121 miles

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

emission to clean to detect

Pass 9 May 2019 70,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 64,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 56,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,180 miles

Front suspension very bouncy.

Slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front brake pads low.

Front suspension very bouncy.

Punchure in o/s/r tyre.

Slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,343 miles

Offside front tyre 2mm.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,148 miles

suspension flexi pipe metal ends corroded at rear

suspension pipes at rear slight corrosion

tail and stop lights on towbar dont work at the same time

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

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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SM08 NLL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM08 NLL, 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 SM08 NLL registered?

SM08 NLL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is SM08 NLL safe to buy?

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