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L500 ADR

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,268 mi
Last recorded175,268 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 ADR
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 175,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general under body corrsison

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2024 171,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 157,284 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 157,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 148,349 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner shoulder

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 148,348 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen zone A damage area larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner shoulder

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,170 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 138,168 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 127,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 127,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 114,870 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 113,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 111,311 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,580 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 109,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has an injector leaking gasses in to air

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,304 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 81,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,397 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,488 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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L500 ADR is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L500 ADR, 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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L500 ADR is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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