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553 EFC

2013 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,468 mi
Last recorded61,468 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Nemo76,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 EFC
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 59,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge , no cords a time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 59,329 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge , no cords a time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,325 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 53,325 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pads wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 49,464 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 49,464 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 42,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,118 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 37,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,686 miles

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

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

Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top bearing mounting making a noise when turned lock to lock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,104 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 27,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Citroen Nemo?

Based on 279,608 MOT tests across 21,949 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,728
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
21,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,767
coil spring broken 4,011
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,587
Registration plate lamp not working 3,207
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,035
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553 EFC is a 2013 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 76,366 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 Nemo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 553 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Nemo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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553 EFC is a 2013 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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