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DY15 XSM

2015 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen Nemo73,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY15 XSM
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 117,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 109,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 109,902 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,111 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,597 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 93,596 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,005 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 73,675 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,816 miles

Nearside Bonnet hinge damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 88H Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 57,816 miles

Nearside Bonnet hinge damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 88H Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,513 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 46,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,225 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 46,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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DY15 XSM is a 2015 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2015 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 73,601 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 DY15 XSM, 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 11 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY15 XSM registered?

DY15 XSM is a 2015 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 21 April 2015.

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