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OW08 ZFA

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,558 mi
Last recorded155,558 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZFA
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 155,558 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside undersealed

bonnet damaged

both outer sills showing corrosion

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2022 141,570 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

all underside components undersealed

bonnet damaged

both outer sills showing corrosion

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2022 141,383 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all underside components undersealed

bonnet damaged

both outer sills showing corrosion

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2021 128,275 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all underside components undersealed

bonnet damaged

both outer sills showing corrosion

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,586 miles

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

nearside wing mirror poorly secured

offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2020 115,586 miles

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

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

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

nearside front suspension upper top mount noisy

nearside wing mirror poorly secured

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,933 miles

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

general underbody corrosion (rear axle beam etc)

nearside mirror housing damaged/poorly repaired

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror glass broken

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2019 105,933 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion (rear axle beam etc)

nearside mirror housing damaged/poorly repaired

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror glass broken

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,141 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 97,141 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,503 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,110 miles

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

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

offside mirror damaged

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside mirror damaged

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,862 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 73,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,500 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,500 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres tread worn and sidewall cracking

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,696 miles

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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OW08 ZFA is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OW08 ZFA, 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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OW08 ZFA is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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