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DE16 ZSJ

2016 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,226 mi
Last recorded61,226 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 ZSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 61,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 59,403 miles

Front brake pipe swelled coated in protective casing flexi to solid pipe

Front brake pipe swelled coated in protective casing under vehicle

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread worn on edge

Nearside Rear brake pipe swelled coated in protective casing wheel cylinder brake pipe

Offside Front Inner tyre tread worn on edge

Offside Front brake pipe swelled coated in protective casing flexi to solid pipe

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

Rear both brake pipes swelled coated in protective casing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 55,359 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 55,359 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering reservoir empty and pump noisy

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,224 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 50,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak

Power steering fluid reservoir low

Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,806 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 42,806 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 31,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 21,963 miles

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))

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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DE16 ZSJ is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE16 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 10 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE16 ZSJ is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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