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NJ16 HFC

2016 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,265 mi
Last recorded161,265 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 HFC
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 161,265 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 161,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 147,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 132,858 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount worn has slight movement

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear lenses cracked

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,372 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,457 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 80,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,844 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

cutts to both rear tyres no ply or cords visible

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear and deep cracking but no ply or cords visible

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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NJ16 HFC is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,123 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 NJ16 HFC, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ16 HFC is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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