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SP08 NOU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,031 mi
Last recorded157,031 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 157,031 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 156,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short at wheel (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak at gearbox ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wing liner insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2016 142,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner wing liner inscure

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 142,100 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner wing liner inscure

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear Suspension unit damp

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 127,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake efficiency only just met. it would apper that the braking system requires adjustment or repaired

offside rear fluid suspension unit supply pipe coated in grease

Fail 5 Mar 2014 110,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,621 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

nearside / offside front brake pad wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated to the extent that bare wiring or connectors are exposed.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,317 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,317 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,179 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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SP08 NOU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SP08 NOU, 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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SP08 NOU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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