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BJ08 YYR

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,432 mi
Last recorded61,432 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YYR
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,432 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc axle

Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,119 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc axle

Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc axle

Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,586 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 59,586 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 59,262 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021
Fail 19 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 54,975 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,564 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

1x exhaust bracket broken away

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,826 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Injector chuffing noise under bonnet.

Rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Gearbox oil leak.

Injector chuffing noise under bonnet.

Rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,126 miles

Fuel Injector blowing.

Rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 29,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Injector blowing.

Rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 13,722 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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BJ08 YYR is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 93,830 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 BJ08 YYR, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Nemo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ08 YYR is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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