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BF13 ZSJ

2013 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

171,127 mi
Last recorded171,127 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen Nemo76,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 ZSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 171,127 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 171,127 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,021 miles

Offside Front Upper Noise from top mounting (no play)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 105,021 miles

Offside Front Upper Noise from top mounting (no play)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,287 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 103,287 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,588 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,587 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 97,857 miles

damage to windscreen o/s

near side front tyre worn on both edges almost to cords

near side mirror casing damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2022 97,857 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inter action (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

near side front tyre worn on both edges almost to cords

near side mirror casing damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,190 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 92,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top bearing on strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb deformed (4.1.2 (c))

off side rear shock absorber slight leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,228 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 88,228 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,798 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 77,796 miles

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

Emissions not tested no oil on dip stick and oil light flashing on dash (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,070 miles

drivers seat belt webbing frayed

Fail 15 Jun 2018 67,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not in properly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,202 miles

screen damage

Fail 9 Jun 2017 57,202 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

screen damage

Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,719 miles

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

damage o/s door mirror plastic

damage screen

front tyres damage sidewall

rear tyres cracking sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

damage o/s door mirror plastic

damage screen

front tyres damage sidewall

rear tyres cracking sidewall

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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BF13 ZSJ is a 2013 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BF13 ZSJ, 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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BF13 ZSJ is a 2013 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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