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FV08 PBU

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,748 mi
Last recorded139,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 PBU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 139,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam corroded close to shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded within 30 cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 x front wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Jul 2020 133,082 miles

some corrosion 2 x rear coil springs

2 x front wiper spindles worn

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 133,072 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

2 x front wiper spindles worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion 2 x rear coil springs

Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,194 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 90,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,594 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,591 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,452 miles

both front upper strut bearings noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,296 miles

Front upper shock absorber mounts tight

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,296 miles

Front upper shock absorber mounts tight

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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FV08 PBU is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV08 PBU, 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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FV08 PBU is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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