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BJ61 URV

2011 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Nemo71,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2025 88,444 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated puncture nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,414 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,097 miles

Cuffing injector

vehicle smoking on tickover and uneven idle

Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,097 miles

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

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

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

Cuffing injector

vehicle smoking on tickover and uneven idle

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,563 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 43,561 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 23,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BJ61 URV is a 2011 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 URV, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Nemo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ61 URV registered?

BJ61 URV is a 2011 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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