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EJ05 HJJ

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure seized affecting steering. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn side to side movement in lever ADVISE (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/7014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/7014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn side to side movement in lever ADVISE (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021
Fail 16 Jan 2021

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 81,768 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 81,768 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 78,409 miles

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

Fail 14 May 2018 78,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,819 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 75,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2015
Fail 27 Mar 2014

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front suspention top mount noise

n/s/rear tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/front suspention top mount noise

o/s/rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front suspention top mount noise

n/s/rear tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/front suspention top mount noise

o/s/rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,805 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 50,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 30,826 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2012 30,826 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,384 miles

handbrake travel high

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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EJ05 HJJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EJ05 HJJ, 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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EJ05 HJJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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