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LY08 OTC

2008 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,594 mi
Last recorded139,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 139,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre ageing

clutch pedal rubber missing

wipers a little smeary

Fail 13 Jun 2017 138,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre ageing

clutch pedal rubber missing

wipers a little smeary

Pass 23 May 2016 136,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 119,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,025 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 100,024 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,343 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 84,343 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,144 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,465 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,465 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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LY08 OTC is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LY08 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 OTC registered?

LY08 OTC is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is LY08 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 OTC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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