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OV16 BDF

2016 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,056 mi
Last recorded122,056 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 BDF
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 122,056 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system showing signs of age and corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 118,638 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system showing signs ofd age

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

Nearside Front Shocker corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both wishbones corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shocker corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 118,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres out of shape 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system showing signs ofd age

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

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

Nearside Front Shocker corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both wishbones corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shocker corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,817 miles

Exhausts system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,278 miles

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

Front exhaust front pipe flexi coupling deteriating

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear e3xyhaust clamp corroded still secure

Offside Front slighrt movement in spring on turning(noisey)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 111,668 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 99,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,249 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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OV16 BDF is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV16 BDF, 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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OV16 BDF is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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