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DA08 ZYN

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ZYN
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 248,601 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 248,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 248,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 248,601 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 248,601 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 243,912 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 243,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 243,912 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 243,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 229,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 229,042 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 223,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 223,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 216,597 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 216,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 208,142 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 208,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 198,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 198,462 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 198,462 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 198,104 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 178,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust hanger weak and perished

Pass 26 Jun 2015 178,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

exhaust hanger weak and perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 160,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,848 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,489 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DA08 ZYN is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DA08 ZYN, 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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DA08 ZYN is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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