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HF16 HSG

2016 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,026 mi
Last recorded140,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 HSG
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 140,026 miles

handbrake free play length is long. would benefit from adjustment/attention

Pass 2 Jul 2025 136,510 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 136,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 133,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,453 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 124,429 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,539 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 115,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 69,257 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,933 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 57,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,213 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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HF16 HSG is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,123 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 HF16 HSG, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF16 HSG registered?

HF16 HSG is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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