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LY08 OTF

2008 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,292 mi
Last recorded210,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 210,292 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 210,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps need cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working no water ? (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 201,605 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 199,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 199,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 198,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 195,702 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front top mount sticking

Oil leak, but not excessive also power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 195,702 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front top mount sticking

Oil leak, but not excessive also power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 191,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 191,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 191,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 182,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 173,951 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 151,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small dents n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,492 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 20,492 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,566 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 104,566 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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 OTF is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LY08 OTF, 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 LY08 OTF registered?

LY08 OTF is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is LY08 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 OTF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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