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AF16 VWB

2016 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VWB
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 98,813 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around boost pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel high

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,817 miles

- Oil light (dash) flashing randomly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 96,813 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements - Front / Rear (0.1 (d))

- Oil light (dash) flashing randomly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges, close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 89,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges, close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing rough

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S tyre perished / cracked and on outer sidewall and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 78,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing rough

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S tyre perished / cracked and on outer sidewall and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,493 miles

N/s/r brake slight imbalanced to o/s/r

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/s/f shock absorber top mounting bearing starting to get rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and o/s sidewalls perished and smalls cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,872 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 70,865 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 42,969 miles

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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AF16 VWB is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,123 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 AF16 VWB, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF16 VWB registered?

AF16 VWB is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AF16 VWB safe to buy?

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