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LA08 FYJ

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

217,551 mi
Last recorded217,551 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 217,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 217,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 210,499 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under carriage rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 207,381 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 207,381 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 203,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 195,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 195,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 184,959 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 184,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 165,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 154,525 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded ...Both Rear... (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 142,012 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Oil leak

Underside Of Vehicle Dirty

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,856 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,281 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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LA08 FYJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA08 FYJ, 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 LA08 FYJ registered?

LA08 FYJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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