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NJ16 VGF

2016 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,392 mi
Last recorded114,392 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 114,392 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,539 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 105,330 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 105,330 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,656 miles

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 100,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,024 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both protective cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wiper arm not working

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 92,024 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Engine sump corroded

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both protective cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wiper arm not working

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 82,187 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor wire snapped

Nearside Front Wiper not working

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 82,187 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor wire snapped

Nearside Front Wiper not working

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 67,575 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both track arms ()

Front Unable to see pads

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper inoperative (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 67,575 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Unable to see pads

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant level low

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both track arms ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper inoperative (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,327 miles

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

Nearside wind screen wiper not working-view not impeaded

Offside wiper blade poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering slightly heavy operation

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 VGF is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NJ16 VGF, 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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What year was NJ16 VGF registered?

NJ16 VGF is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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