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ST08 NVC

2008 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,072 mi
Last recorded64,072 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 NVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,072 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,126 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded possible rack (2.3.2)

water leak

Fail 19 Jul 2017 59,274 miles

Fluid suspension leaking around pump area (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,469 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,367 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 31,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,996 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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ST08 NVC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST08 NVC, 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 ST08 NVC registered?

ST08 NVC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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