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LB08 VVJ

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Uneven wear, and in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Advise changing front discs (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on N/S and chip in O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on N/S and chip in O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022

Nearside Front windscreen is cracked vertically , ok at present.

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

no mileage displayed on dash facia .

Fail 13 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn leaking grease . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcpherson strut leaking badly. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is not attached to steering rack. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen is cracked vertically , ok at present.

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

no mileage displayed on dash facia .

Pass 25 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 118,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 118,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 108,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 99,756 miles

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,193 miles

Rear tyres cuts

screen has chips

Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test (8.2.2)

Rear tyres cuts

screen has chips

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,048 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,957 miles

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

offside number plate bulb dim

Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside number plate bulb dim

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,799 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,873 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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LB08 VVJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LB08 VVJ, 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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LB08 VVJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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