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DX16 RLU

2016 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,068 mi
Last recorded87,068 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 87,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine see print out (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,350 miles

Nearside Front play in top mount

Fail 23 Oct 2023 66,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line fail inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in top mount

Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 52,536 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both top mount bearings rough on lock, borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop no longer bonded to mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 52,533 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to diesel leak from engine and chance of diesel damage to brake rollers at VTS (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to diesel leak from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT LAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Diesel dripping from engine area with engine running (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both top mount bearings rough on lock, borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop no longer bonded to mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,186 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 27,499 miles

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

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

Cluch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 19,970 miles

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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DX16 RLU is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in Red 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 DX16 RLU, 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 DX16 RLU registered?

DX16 RLU is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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