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FY08 CWZ

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 CWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025
Fail 10 Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023
Fail 22 Jun 2023

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BODY SILL FROUNT TO REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,284 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excess travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 102,284 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excess travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated EXCESS TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 98,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated EXCESS TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,501 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,671 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 92,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 89,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,435 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 85,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,533 miles

sump damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

idle speed

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

idle speed

oil leak

sump damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,524 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,064 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,264 miles

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

o/s/f tyre very close to wear limit

Fail 25 May 2012 37,426 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 37,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,670 miles

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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FY08 CWZ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 FY08 CWZ, 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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FY08 CWZ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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