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BG16 XLW

2016 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XLW
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 70,325 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2026 70,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive no oil on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,991 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2023 59,991 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 42,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 34,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,794 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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BG16 XLW is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG16 XLW, 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 BG16 XLW registered?

BG16 XLW is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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