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FV08 VYY

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,384 mi
Last recorded89,384 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,384 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 89,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,749 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 79,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,910 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,685 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 29,683 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 19,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2011 19,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VYY is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYY, 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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What year was FV08 VYY registered?

FV08 VYY is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is FV08 VYY safe to buy?

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