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PK08 UPA

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 UPA
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s/f wing mirror taped up

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2026

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s/f wing mirror taped up

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 143,265 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 143,257 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened drop lynx (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened drop lynx (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 136,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened drop lynx (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened drop lynx (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,859 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 128,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,736 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 113,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,015 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 78,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 78,738 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 69,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 51,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 May 2013 42,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre cracking due to age

Pass 8 May 2012 33,836 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 33,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 4 May 2011 24,447 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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PK08 UPA is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PK08 UPA, 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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PK08 UPA is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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